Bidvest lounge
December 10, 2024 in South Africa ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Drinks at last!
Arrive Reykjavik
Dec 11–14, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ 🌬 6 °C
No passportcontroll. Cleared in Paris, and we were the only folk there...that's a first. Flight to Iceland was shorter than expected. Then drinks at the Magic Ice bar. After that we went looking for aRead more
Today we did a Food walking tour.
December 12, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ 🌬 4 °C
Stephan, our guide, was very interesting, and we learnt a lot about Norse mythology. We now know who Ragnar and Freya were!
Second half of food walking tour
December 12, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ 🌧 5 °C
We tasted more interesting food and listened to stories....or sagas.
4pm in Reykjavik
December 12, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ 🌧 5 °C
Blue hour at 4pm and some decor in our hotel.
Perlan
December 13, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ 🌙 -3 °C
Perlan is an iconic building that hosts one of a kind nature exploratorium. It‘s a learning laboratory where visitors explore Icelandic nature through science and human perception.
Northern lightsRead more
Lava show
December 13, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ -1 °C
LAVA SHOW recreates a volcanic eruption by superheating real lava up to 1100°C (2000°F) and then pouring it into a showroom full of people.
Fly over Iceland
December 13, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ -1 °C
We hung suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while the film whisked us away on an exhilarating journey across Iceland. Special effects, including wind, mist, and scents,Read more
Night out in Reykjavik
December 13, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ -3 °C
A very expensive meal. A bowl of soup, a pizza and a bottle of wine.....R2000!
Start of the official tour
December 14, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
A short walk in Parliament square in downtown Reykjavik.
Barnafoss
December 14, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ 🌬 1 °C
The children's falls. Very cold wet and slippery.
Deildartunguhver
December 14, 2024 ⋅ 🌧 2 °C
Hot water springs. Pump station for hot water.
Grabrok crater and visitors centre
December 14, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ 🌧 2 °C
A volcano crater. I got up halfway. Keith climbed all the way and got back wet and full of sleet!
The visitors centre was more history on how the vikings hot and settled in Iceland. Snorrie isRead more
Picnic spots in Iceland
December 15, 2024 in South Africa ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Not sure why there are so many picnic spots, but I suppose in summer time they are needed. Here is a taste of some.
Hotel Hamar
Dec 15–17, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ❄️ 0 °C
Hotel on the golf course. No golf at the moment! So, our day of exploring starts.
Our quick stop
December 15, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
Cold and snow at a fjord. Lots of Eider ducks around. A quick WC stop on the way at Snaefellsnes.
Kirkjufell
December 15, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ -1 °C
Kirkjufell , "Church Mountain") is a 463 m high hill on the north coast of Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, near the town of Grundarfjörður.
Vatnshellir Cave
December 15, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C
A lava cave tube formed millions of years ago.
Malarrif lighthouse
December 15, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ⛅ 2 °C
Beautiful scenery in the area.
Little Church Halgrimskirkja
December 16, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ -2 °C
A quick stop to visit a Lutheran Church during morning mass.
Þingvellir National Park
December 16, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ -2 °C
Thingvellir is the only place in the world where you can stand between two continental plates, in a distinctive geological landscape that changes every year. Þingvellir is also a UNESCO WorldRead more
Geysir
December 16, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ -3 °C
The Strokkur geysers in the geothermal field it is in is known usually as either, Geysir or Haukadalur. Eruptions at Geysir can typically hurl boiling water up to 60 m (200 ft) in the air.
We alsoRead more
Gullfos waterfalls
December 16, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ -2 °C
Gullfoss ("Golden Falls") is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland.
Fridheimar farm
December 16, 2024 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ -2 °C
At Friðheimar, they grow tomatoes all year round under artificial lighting in greenhouses, despite the long and dark winter.
They also breed horses, put on a horse show, and offer visits to theRead more
