Santa Was Here!
25 december 2023, Island ⋅ ⛅ 27 °F💗
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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 straightLäs mer
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 ofLäs mer
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,Läs mer
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 importantLäs mer
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.
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 atLäs mer
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 meetLäs mer
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.Läs mer
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. ItLäs mer