All Packed Up!
2022年7月8日, アメリカ ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Next stop Logan
Time to Fly!
2022年7月8日, アメリカ ⋅ ☁️ 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…
2022年7月9日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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
2022年7月9日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Northern most part of the Southern Peninsula
Also the calm before the storm…⛈☔️🌊
Seaside Drive
2022年7月9日, アイスランド ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Complete with a stone carving and pristine church
Tectonic Meet-Up
2022年7月9日, アイスランド ⋅ ☁️ 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 Hurricaneもっと詳しく
The 1st Geothermal Spring
2022年7月9日, アイスランド ⋅ ☁️ 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 stillもっと詳しく
The Valahnúkamöl Cliffs
2022年7月9日, アイスランド ⋅ ☁️ 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?!
2022年7月9日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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
2022年7月9日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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 ourもっと詳しく
Did I Say Last Stop
2022年7月9日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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
2022年7月9日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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
2022年7月9日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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.もっと詳しく
Marinating After a Long Day
2022年7月9日, アイスランド ⋅ ☁️ 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
2022年7月10日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Our first stop today found us in the country side with sharp cliffs rising out of the hill.
Rauðamelsölkelda Spring
2022年7月10日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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 rollingもっと詳しく
Kirkjufellsfoss
2022年7月10日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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
2022年7月10日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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
2022年7月10日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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
2022年7月10日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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 uniqueもっと詳しく
Snaefellsjokull Vistor Center
2022年7月10日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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 ofもっと詳しく
Arnarstapi Coast
2022年7月10日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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 thisもっと詳しく
Bjarnarfoss Falls
2022年7月10日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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
2022年7月10日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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
2022年7月10日, アイスランド ⋅ 🌧 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 rolledもっと詳しく