Off to Iceland
6. elokuuta 2022, Englanti ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
On our way...
Fagradalsfjall Volcano
6. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Our friends Hersir and Carola took us to see the currently erupting volcano. After a 2 hour hike it was all worth it. We sat, eating a cheese and ham sandwich, watching geology unfold infront of us.Lue lisää
Reykjavík
7. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Overcast in Reykjavík today, so after an explore to see the cathedral, we went for a soak in a geothermal swimming pool (with wave machine and slide), had ice cream shakes Iceland style, and someLue lisää
Northern Lights
8. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Our final day in Reykjavik so we made the most of it. First up, a trip to Perlan where we explored an ice cave and saw the Northern Lights. No, really! Then after a hearty lamb soup for lunch weLue lisää
Golden Circle
9. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Golden Circle today. First Thingvellir National Park (spelt in Icelandic with a special 'p'), where the earth has been torn in two - so we walked down the middle. Then Geysir. Wait for it. Wait. Wait.Lue lisää
Geysir
9. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Free shower
Volcano, waterfall and the black beach
10. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Having seen a live volcano, we went today to see a daad one. After walking the Kerid crater, onwards for a coffee at the brilliant Dome Cafe, and then we walked behind the Seljalandsfoss waterfall.Lue lisää
Snow fight
10. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Snowmobiling today on Langjokull glacier. After putting on snow suits and helmets we drove in a converted bus up to the glacier. We got a quick lesson in driving the snowmobile (lean in to theLue lisää
Frost and Fire
10. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
We were sorry to leave the Frost and Fire Hotel. A hot tub by the river? What's not to like...
Skaftafell
12. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Busy day today. Off early for a glacier hike, complete with crampons and ice pick. Then a more sedate boat tour on a glacial lagoon. We made our contribution to glacial erosion by eating some ice.
Diamond beer
12. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
This afternoon we went to another glacial lagoon and to diamond beach (where the icebergs go to die) and then an evening stroll to the glacier behind the hotel. Glorious sunshine this afternoon.Lue lisää
Sunshine on Kirkjubæjarklaustur
12. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Taking advantage of a rare appearance by the sun, Kevin and I went for a lovely evening walk to the glacier. Nice to get away from the crowds.
Skaftafell
12. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Another hotel another wonderful setting. Very comfortable - but poor choice of carpet and pelmets on the curtains…. 😅It’s all about the detail!
Breiodalsvik
13. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
We're now in East Iceland. Some very impressive scenery as we drove, including majestic fjords. We saw a turf rooved church at Hof, an amazing view of the ocean at Hofn (one letter makes a bigLue lisää
Beer
13. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
A week on Iceland and have finally found beer nirvana. And a brilliant hotel. And a car museum. We like Breiodalsvik.
Qashqai
13. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
One small issue with our hire car. When the satnav says turn left sometimes it means turn right. But not all of the time.
Cars
14. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
After me beating James at chess (actually rather more the other way around!), we went to the Factory Car Museum to see one of only two cars manufactured in Iceland and then James had a bounce on aLue lisää
Nature Baths
14. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
As it turns out, bubbling pools of sulphur are really, really smelly. So much so, that you feel the urge to bathe in the stuff. Very surreal to see people outside bathing in hot milky water. Felt lessLue lisää
See that poxy waterfall - now take this
15. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
A circular tour today. First up Husavik, where we went to the impressive whale museum. Whales are big. And, according to the video narrated by (who else?) David Attenborough, they are also clever. WeLue lisää
Dettifos
15. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
So many wonderful waterfalls here. This one was particularly powerful. And wetting.
Whales
16. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
We checked out Akureyi today - Iceland's second city, avoiding the toll tunnel by taking a 15 minute scenic mountain drive. Whale watching was great as the sun was out as were a couple of humpback.Lue lisää
Small beds
17. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Some of the hotels in Iceland leave a bit to be desired...!
The hotel at the end of the world
17. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
About 2 km down a tiny gravel drive, we checked into the four bedroom guesthouse Kolkuos with stunning views. And discovered a new drink. Malty but sweet - it's apparently an Iceland classic.
Rafting
18. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
White water rafting from Bakkaflot down the West Glacial Canyon. Amazing. Hot chocolate from a hot spring. Why take a kettle? My swimming needs a little work though.
Buildings
18. elokuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C