Vacation begins ...

My flight from Vienna and Grahams from Dubai arrived within 10 minutes of each other.
We amazingly met up with one another in one of the Underground corridors between Heathrow airport terminals.Leia mais
Stonehenge

Early morning for us today. 2.45am wakeup so that we could get on the tour bus to Stonehenge. Today was the Autumn solstice and so there was a group of druids and pagans celebrating at sunrise. QuiteLeia mais
London Exploring

Impromptu night out

Watching Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back, at the Royal Albert Hall.
Dinner, before we headed to the Albert, was at the Rose Tavern. We had an excellent early dinner and the staff were really nice.Leia mais
London in the rain

All checked in ....

... for Reykavik. Now for sustenance. Best coffee since leaving Adelaide at Heston's The Perfectionists Cafe.
Reykavik exploring

We got into Reykavik at about 5 pm, using the shuttle from the airport, and found our accommodation. We headed out to get our bearings towards Hallsgrimskirkja. As we walked towards this church theLeia mais
On the road in Iceland

We were picked up this morning by Larus who runs RV Rentals. After instructions and paperwork, we were sent on with directions for a secret spot .... which we never found and began our IcelandLeia mais
Hjalparfoss and Frostasdavyn Lake

Our first Icelandic waterfall. I think this one is a warm-up! Then we continue travelling towards Landsmannalaugar. Just before dusk, we come across some professional photographers who waiting for aLeia mais
Hiking in Landmannalaugar

Words cannot describe the beauty of this place. I would love to spend more time here.
We began on the Laugahraun trail, turning to walk along the west of Brennisteinsalda. From here we began anLeia mais
Hiking in Landmannalaugar 2

On our way to Vik

The trip from Landmannalaugar was an adventure. Numerous water crossings and beautiful scenery but also corrugated, potholed gravel roads to contend with.
Northern lights at Vik

After a long day, we found that the Aurora Borealis forecast was for high probability in our area. It was pretty spectacular.
Renisfjara Beach and Reynisdranger

Dyrholaey Peninsula

Solheimasandur Plane Wreck

Skogafoss

Seljalandsfoss

We travelled west from Vik today visiting some renowned sights that were also well-trafficked by the tourist buses. After our relatively solitary trip so far, having so many people around was a bit ofLeia mais
Glufrafoss

Thjofafoss and other travels....

Today we decided to travel a little back on the path we have already taken to see a waterfall that looked to be very photogenic. I informed Graham that the trip should be around 50km - not too farLeia mais
Fagrifoss

Our plan today was a 3-hour trek on F roads (4WD tracks including river crossings) to visit Mt Laki and the Lakagigar eruption site. The first stop on the route was Fagrifoss. It is a majesticLeia mais
Views around Laki

We had a little difficulty finding the right track to reach Mt Laki, but find it we did and we had lovely clear skies to walk the interpretive trail and enjoy the views.
Lakagigar

Lakagigar (named after Mt Laki) is a collection of fissures and craters formed during the 1783/84 eruptions, one of the largest in history. Most of the pictures below are of the Tjarnargigur crater.
Fladrargljufur

Despite a long day of 4WDing we stopped just before reaching the Kirkjubaejarklaustur campground to check out the Fladrargljufur canyon. This was a spectacular sight and we will probably head backLeia mais
Horses all over the world like carrots!

Stopped at another waterfall Foss a Sidu.
ViajanteGlad to see you both together safely. You look tired Graham - wonder why!!