All Packed Up!
8. heinäkuuta 2022, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Next stop Logan
Time to Fly!
8. heinäkuuta 2022, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Quick 4.5 hour flight to the land of “Fire and Ice”
Starting with the Fire but thankfully someone found a white noise device
Next stop Reykjavik!
European Adventure Begins…
9. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
On the North American tectonic plate, we will cross over soon!
First stop: Kökulist Bakery to refuel and contemplate the plans
I Spy a Lighthouse
9. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Northern most part of the Southern Peninsula
Also the calm before the storm…⛈☔️🌊
Seaside Drive
9. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Complete with a stone carving and pristine church
Tectonic Meet-Up
9. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Where North America and Europe merge, we’ve finally reached new land! First by car, then on foot traversing the Bridge Between Continents.
The wind felt as if we brought a New Orleans HurricaneLue lisää
The 1st Geothermal Spring
9. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
The steam of boiling water billowing from between the rocks at Gunnuhver was no match for the hissing wind that took over the sound. Thankfully we weren’t close enough to feel the heat, but stillLue lisää
The Valahnúkamöl Cliffs
9. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Despite the conditions and unpaved road, we remain unphased! Impressive rocks jutting out that are rumored to be Trolls that turned to stone after being caught in the sun, though we couldn’t confirm
What is this Road Side Lake?!
9. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Grænavatn Lake came out of no where and was so green/blue! While we did not visit the Blue Lagoon, this certainly must be similar
The Seltún Geothermal Area
9. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Warm sulfur rich water (trust us there was no denying the smell) has lead to just amazing geography and colors. Windy as can be that was just Iceland’s plan this morning.
The last stop of ourLue lisää
Did I Say Last Stop
9. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Out of no where there was another lake, though less blue the cliffs leading down to it and the windy road were reminiscent of the PCH.
Our Day 1+2 Abode
9. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
After a stop for lunch and scenic drive through the Icelandic country side, the sky tried to clear the rain as we arrived at Hótel Varmaland just in time for happy hour.
Dinner and Swimming to Wine* Down
9. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Our 3rd hot spring of the days brings us to Krauma, a spa fed by Deildartunguhver, the fastest hot spring in Europe inside a beautiful mountain valley. This one we will be indulging in post meal.Lue lisää
Marinating After a Long Day
9. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
6 Pools of different temperatures, 2 saunas, 1 relaxation room, and the never ending fight to stay awake… A fitting way to end day 1
Gerðuberg Cliffs
10. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Our first stop today found us in the country side with sharp cliffs rising out of the hill.
Rauðamelsölkelda Spring
10. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
2 km dirt road past the cliffs we found our first, and only, private attraction of the day with the only other tourist being a family of sheep. The hike through a moss covered lava field and rollingLue lisää
Kirkjufellsfoss
10. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Out of nowhere arose this pointy peak opposite a majestic waterfall. Despite the crowded parking area and cloudy skies, we were still able to get amazing photos
Road Side Finds
10. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Unscheduled stops were aplenty as sights appeared out of nowhere and fuel the car and people yielded many more unsuspecting views
Saxhóll Crater
10. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Our first stop within Snæfellsjökull National Park was a crater left from a volcanic eruption and subsequent lava fields. And steep yet short hike up for a quick view.
Vatnshellir Cave
10. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
The first tour of the trip was awesome, bringing us some 35+ meters below the surface into a lava cave formed from an eruption 8000 years ago. Home to a half troll/half human, the colors and uniqueLue lisää
Snaefellsjokull Vistor Center
10. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
While the park is surrounding the volcano/glacier that is the entrance to Jules Verne’s center of the earth, the overcast rainy skies limited all such views. But along the coast were the start ofLue lisää
Arnarstapi Coast
10. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
A short drive later and even more awe inspiring rock formations, including 2 unsuspecting land bridges that we crossed absentmindedly not realizing the sheer magnitude and intensity. Thankfully thisLue lisää
Bjarnarfoss Falls
10. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
After losing track of waterfalls this was the last one visited today just before the rain came in, even though it still looked as if it was coming out of the clouds
Ytri Tunga
10. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
The final stop was a seal beach but it must have been meal time as only handful were present. The beach was the most “normal” we’ve seen yet
Dinner is Served
10. heinäkuuta 2022, Islanti ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Oh the things you’ll find by zooming in a Google Maps… Englendingavík is a coastal restaurant in the city of Borgarnes known for their 4 dish fish buffet. Every item was delicious and we rolledLue lisää