Our second journey into a cave, this one was in a glacier and entirely of ice. Our eccentric and knowledgeable guide Thor was himself an attraction, as he took off across quick sand frequently sinkingRead more
Our second journey into a cave, this one was in a glacier and entirely of ice. Our eccentric and knowledgeable guide Thor was himself an attraction, as he took off across quick sand frequently sinkingRead more
After a quick food stop, we boarded our second off road adventure vehicle to head up to the base of Katla, one of the most active volcanos on Iceland and about 20 years overdue for an eruption.Read more
After another early morning ferry ride, we drove a quick 45 minutes to the beachside town of Vik to try our hand riding Icelandic Horses. Riding along the black sand beaches, we had a very picturesqueRead more
After a full day, we went to the local brewery and pizza place for a more “traditional” meal. Walking around we found some more intriguing sites before ending the day above a bookstore.
After a quick lunch at the local fast food spot, much better than McDonalds, we joined a bus tour to explore Heimaey Island. Views included the local golf course, the valley where the ÞjóðhátíðRead more
While the sun was still shining we hoped on a boat for a tour around the island. Cliff side nesting birds were everywhere as we went into seaside caves, saw the effects of the 1973 eruption and newlyRead more
With time to spare we walked around town, to explore. There is zero doubt what the local economy was as the smell of fish was prominent everywhere we went. With eager eyes I left Allie behind andRead more
Our first stop was to the Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary where they care for and rehabilitate injured whales and puffins . We got to see some puffins up close as well as their two beluga whalesRead more
We left Hella bright and early to board the Herjólfur Ferry to Vestmannaeyjabær on Heimaey Island. It was cold, but sunny and gave us a beautiful view of the mainland!