États UnisMassachusettsQuincyChrist Episcopal Church42°15’7” N 71°0’8” W
8 juillet 2022, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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!
IslandeSuðurnesNjarðvík63°59’15” N 22°32’57” W
9 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
On the North American tectonic plate, we will cross over soon!
First stop: Kökulist Bakery to refuel and contemplate the plans
IslandeSuðurnesGarðurSkagaflös64°4’57” N 22°41’31” W
9 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Northern most part of the Southern Peninsula
Also the calm before the storm…⛈☔️🌊
IslandeSuðurnesSandgerðiMásbúðahólmi63°59’26” N 22°44’15” W
9 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Complete with a stone carving and pristine church
IslandeSuðurnesReykjanesbærBridge Between the Continents63°52’6” N 22°40’31” W
9 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 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 HurricaneEn savoir plus
IslandeSuðurnesGunnuhver63°49’9” N 22°41’3” W
9 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 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 stillEn savoir plus
IslandeSuðurnesKarl63°48’46” N 22°42’56” W
9 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 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
IslandeHöfuðborgarsvæðiEngjahver63°52’58” N 22°3’24” W
9 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ 🌧 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
IslandeHöfuðborgarsvæðiHafnarfjarðarkaupstaðurSeltún63°53’45” N 22°3’12” W
9 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ 🌧 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 ourEn savoir plus
