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Linda Kohl Iceland - 2017
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- Oct 26, 2017, 12:02 PM
- ☀️ 1 °C
- Altitude: 1,939 ft
- Iceland South Bláskógabyggð 64.50443, -20.07256964°30’16” N 20°4’21” W
Day 5
Day 5, part 2 Skógafoss Waterfall
October 26, 2017 in Iceland ⋅ ☀️ 1 °C
We next stopped at Skógafoss, one of the largest and most recognizable waterfalls in Iceland. The 60m (200 ft) high falls forms a constant mist that floats in the air, if viewed in the sunlight the mist can create rainbows. The sound and view of the thundering water cutting through the green hills make the falls a must-see on any trip to Iceland. Did you know that rainbows aren’t really just an arc? They are full circles.
Pictures: 1-4: waterfall and rainbows, 5-6 the glacier and the melting of the glacierRead more
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Linda Kohl Iceland - 2017
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- Oct 26, 2017, 12:04 PM
- ☀️ 1 °C
- Altitude: 1,939 ft
- Iceland South Bláskógabyggð 64.50443, -20.07256964°30’16” N 20°4’21” W
Day 5
Day 5, pt 3 Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike
October 26, 2017 in Iceland ⋅ ☀️ 1 °C
Next, we headed to the Sólheimajökull Glacier where all but 2 of us signed up for the glacier hike (3 hours). This is nothing like the glaciers Rachel and I did in Canadian Rockies. We were outfitted with crampons, ice pick, helmet, and harness. We were taught how to walk widelegged with the crampons. We not only ascended fairly steep formations but had to descend as well. My group of 12 included the 4 older women and Jillian (with the artificial leg) – she was given poles. Janet complained a bit about when was it going to get easy. And, both she and I were the only ones to fall. I only fell because while walking through a narrow ravine my crampon came down on my other pant leg, causing me to fall. It was again a beautiful, sunny day. BTW, one reason their words are so long is because they concatenate words together.
Pictures: 1-6 the glacier hike, me, some melting, the guide and in picture 4, way off to the left and back is where we started.Read more
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Linda Kohl Iceland - 2017
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- Oct 26, 2017, 12:06 PM
- ☀️ 1 °C
- Altitude: 1,939 ft
- Iceland South Bláskógabyggð 64.50443, -20.07256964°30’16” N 20°4’21” W
Day 5
Day 5, pt 4 Glacier/Black Sand Beach
October 26, 2017 in Iceland ⋅ ☀️ 1 °C
Heading back to Reykjavik. We drove the scenic southern coast of the Golden Circle. We enjoyed the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, glaciers and the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Not really on the itinerary, we got a Jonas Bonus for minimizing our time at 2 waterfalls: we got to go to the black sand beach. By the time we got there it was very cold and windy – must be a function of being on the ocean (and I’m assuming it’s the ocean).
Pictures: 1-2 the glacier hike, 3-6 dangerous black sand beachRead more
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- Oct 26, 2017, 12:08 PM
- ☀️ 1 °C
- Altitude: 1,939 ft
- Iceland South Bláskógabyggð 64.50443, -20.07256964°30’16” N 20°4’21” W
Day 5
Day 5, part 5 Reykjavik
October 26, 2017 in Iceland ⋅ ☀️ 1 °C
Back in Reykjavik:The entire group met up for dinner at a bar/restaurant about 30 minute walk from the hotel. I had a chicken sandwich and fries for $20. I had gathered everyone’s email address so I passed it around so we could take pictures of it. We paid the same way as we did the 1st night. I did leave early (along with roomie Beryl) because I had to get up at 4 am to catch mini-bus to airport for 8:30 am flight. The hotel did prepare me a sandwich in lieu of my free breakfast.
Picture 3 from L-R: Jennifer (Denver), Jonas, Ireland Jennifer(on phone), Chris, Ruth, Katie, Virginia, Janet
Picture 4: Lizz and Jillian, 2 pediatric prosthetic experts
Picture 5: me and Jennifer and Jonas
Picture 6: L-R back row: Chris, Virgina, Janet, Ruth, Jennifer (Ireland), Katie, Jennifer (Denver)
L-R front: Mike, Lisa, Linda, Beryl, Jillian, Emma, Lizz
Pictures: 1-2 more of black sand beach, 3-5 some people shotsRead more
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- Oct 27, 2017, 12:08 PM
- 🌬 4 °C
- Altitude: 1,939 ft
- Iceland South Bláskógabyggð 64.50443, -20.07256964°30’16” N 20°4’21” W
Day 6
Day 6, Going Home
October 27, 2017 in Iceland ⋅ 🌬 4 °C
It was very balmy at 4:30 am but by the time we had to walk out to the plane to board it had turned cold, rainy and windy. It was fun to see Mike and Lisa in the seats directly behind me. They hadn’t made a big deal about getting up early and, in fact, I think they took a later transport. All my flights/connections were early. The Michigan Flyer was only 30 minutes late due to rush hour traffic and an accident on I-94.Read more
What a fabulous trip, Linda! My favorite is the Skogafoss waterfall. Had to be extremely sure-footed on the glacier hike, but I know that must have been a highlight. The black sand beach -- it's beautiful. What memories you took with you. Thanks for sharing your photos and such a lengthy narrative about all your stops. Marian
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Iceland - 2017

Day 5, part 2 Skógafoss Waterfall

Day 5, pt 3 Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

Day 5, pt 4 Glacier/Black Sand Beach

Day 5, part 5 Reykjavik

Day 6, Going Home