Vacation begins ...
22 сентября 2019 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
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.Читать далее
Stonehenge
23 сентября 2019 г., Англия ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
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. QuiteЧитать далее
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How come you were allowed in amongst the stones? We had to view from the path. Not happy ☹️😒😤😞
London Exploring
23 сентября 2019 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Impromptu night out
23 сентября 2019 г., Англия ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
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.Читать далее
London in the rain
24 сентября 2019 г., Англия ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
All checked in ....
25 сентября 2019 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
... for Reykavik. Now for sustenance. Best coffee since leaving Adelaide at Heston's The Perfectionists Cafe.
Reykavik exploring
25 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
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 theЧитать далее
On the road in Iceland
26 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
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 IcelandЧитать далее
Hjalparfoss and Frostasdavyn Lake
26 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
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 aЧитать далее
Hiking in Landmannalaugar
27 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
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 anЧитать далее
Hiking in Landmannalaugar 2
27 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
On our way to Vik
27 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
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
27 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
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
28 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Dyrholaey Peninsula
28 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Solheimasandur Plane Wreck
28 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Skogafoss
28 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Seljalandsfoss
28 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
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 ofЧитать далее
Glufrafoss
29 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Thjofafoss and other travels....
29 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
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 farЧитать далее
Fagrifoss
30 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ☀️ 1 °C
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 majesticЧитать далее
Views around Laki
30 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
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
30 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
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.
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The Find Penguins aerial maps shows you sitting on a hopefully extinct volcanic hot spot.
Fladrargljufur
30 сентября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
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 backЧитать далее
Horses all over the world like carrots!
1 октября 2019 г., Исландия ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Stopped at another waterfall Foss a Sidu.
ПутешественникGlad to see you both together safely. You look tired Graham - wonder why!!