Leaving Wichita!
20. Dezember 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F
ICT at 7 AM is super exciting, but getting checked in and through security was easy because almost no one is here.
Denver International Airport
20. Dezember 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
So...this place is confusing already, and then add a ton of construction to the mix. First, I was already irritated because some obnoxious woman took my window seat on the flight from Wichita. HerWeiterlesen
Keflavik International Airport
21. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ 🌬 27 °F
Icelandic Air was awesome. They did every announcement in Icelandic first and then again in English, and the stewardess always began her announcement with, "Dear passengers...". They load their planesWeiterlesen
McKelvie!
21. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ 🌬 25 °F
Straeto bus drivers are crazy. I got a serious core workout on the ride to Reykjavik from Keflavik thanks to the very aggressive way this guy took every turn and roundabout, BUT I WAS WITH MYWeiterlesen
Shopping at the Kringlan
22. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ ☀️ 19 °F
This mall is "a bit" nicer than Towne East. 😝 Today's adventure involved jet lag, so we got a late start. First, we retraced yesterday's icy journey back to the bus stop, where we caught the #6 toWeiterlesen
Reykjavik City Hall, Alþingi, & Tjörnin
23. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ ☁️ 27 °F
This afternoon, McKelvie and I took a 25-minute walk to downtown Reykjavik to do a little shopping, specifically for some wool gloves and scarves, as the daily temperature is usually between 20-30°Weiterlesen
Reykjavik Centre, Jólakötturinn, & Harpa
23. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ ☁️ 27 °F
I have been waiting for MONTHS to see the Yule Cat, Jólakötturinn, who is considered the pet of Gryla and her sons, the Yule Lads.
According to Wikipedia (and yes, I'm ashamed of myself for usingWeiterlesen
Hallgrímskirkja/Yule Lad
23. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ ☁️ 27 °F
Hallgrímskirkja is just as impressive while lit up in the dark as it was when seen in broad daylight - even more so because we were able to see the beautiful stained glass better. We couldn't go veryWeiterlesen
Reykjavik Tjörnin, Unknown Bureaucrat
23. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ ☁️ 27 °F
Our walk home from the Hallgrímskirkja was made even more entertaining by an impromptu street concert by a couple of drunk Santas. They were obviously singing songs that the Icelandic members of theWeiterlesen
Christmas Eve
24. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ ⛅ 28 °F
McKelvie and I had a lazy day. We made roast chicken and potatoes for supper in her tiny kitchen. We even baked a chocolate cake!
At 6 PM, we went on the balcony to hear the Hallgrimskirkja bells. ItWeiterlesen
Santa Was Here!
25. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ ⛅ 27 °F
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The Settlement Exhibition
26. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ ☁️ 30 °F
At about 1:30 PM, it started snowing, and it didn't stop. As of 6:20, I'd estimate we've received at least 6 inches of snow - maybe more. It's the perfect kind with huge, wet flakes that fall straightWeiterlesen
Fish Restaurants & Foggy Glasses
26. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ ❄️ 32 °F
Reykjavik Centre in the snow is like a movie set, according to McKelvie, and I have to agree. It was absolutely beautiful. We walked by the Christmas Market and Jólakötturinn and thought briefly ofWeiterlesen
A Snowy Walk Home
26. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ ❄️ 32 °F
As usual, the walk back to McKelvie's apartment was beautiful, but we were soaking wet and very tired when we arrived. After a quick stop at Krambúðin to get some cocoa to make some hot chocolate,Weiterlesen
We Finally Found the Liquor Store!
27. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ ☁️ 21 °F
McKelvie and I enjoyed another day of exploring downtown Reykjavik. We took a different route by Tjörnin and saw a bunch of different statues we hadn't seen before. I'm sure they depict importantWeiterlesen
Random (But Still Fun!) December 27 Pics
27. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ ☁️ 25 °F
Photos that don't really fall into an "excursion" category. I truly love this place, and I'm lucky to have the opportunity to be here with McKelvie.
December 29-30
30. Dezember 2023 in Island ⋅ ☁️ 32 °F
Lots of walking, shopping, and just making the most of being together. Random Straeto bus rides back to the mall, walks to the Harpa and past the National Theatre and the National Gallery, supper atWeiterlesen
Happy New Year!
1. Januar 2024 in Island ⋅ ☁️ 23 °F
This fireworks display was amazing!
VisitReykjavik.is states: "Traditionally, Icelanders start the evening with a festive family dinner, followed by a trip to a local bonfire (brenna) where they meetWeiterlesen
Saying Goodbye Again
1. Januar 2024 in Island ⋅ ☁️ 36 °F
The fireworks finally ended at about 2:30 AM, and my alarm went off at 8:30. McKelvie was not pleased because I'd told her it would be 9, but I'm paranoid. We got around and walked to the bus stop.Weiterlesen
Denver International Airport
1. Januar 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F
After a pretty uneventful 8-ish hour flight, we had to sit for about 15 minutes because there was no one available to guide us into the gate, but after that, we were able to deplane pretty quickly. ItWeiterlesen
Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
1. Januar 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 25 °F
Almost home. Will spend the night here in Wichita and then head to Greensburg in the morning in time to spend a couple of hours with Ellery before she goes back to McPherson for JanTerm.
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