• Hilary and Richard Webb
  • Hilary and Richard Webb

Reykjavik at 50 and a bit

A short but fine adventure by Hilary and Richard Read more
  • Trip start
    November 22, 2017
  • First views of Helsinki...

    November 22, 2017 in Iceland ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C

    Deposited our bags in the hotel.... Then went out to explore the city.

    Very cold.... Flutters of snow.....

    Getting our bearings we strolled around both the old and new towns

    Some crazy people were testing the ice across the lake....

    Came across the Hallgrimskirkja Church.... Took in the stunning panoramic views of the city and across the bay from the top of the tower.

    We are then heading out at nine o'clock in search of the illusive northern lights.
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  • Pingvellir

    November 23, 2017 in Iceland ⋅ 🌬 -2 °C

    Well that was an experience!

    We eventually stopped at a UNESCO World Heritage site which is the rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates... But we couldn't see much due to the 70 mph winds blowing the surface snow everywhere, causing a whiteout.

    Obviously Icelandic health and safety laws are not as strict as those in the UK!

    Nearly lost Hilary given her choice of coat! She started to hold onto completely random men.....
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  • Nora Magasin

    November 23, 2017 in Iceland ⋅ ⛅ -1 °C

    So the Northern Lights tour has been cancelled for tonight..... Unsurprisingly due to the horrendous weather out of town.

    So not to look a gift horse in the mouth, we took advantage of the happy hour in the hotel bar..... Quick change and out to visit Nora's which we found in the guide book.

    They do a beer tasting tray!!!!!!🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺..... And a great burger.... What is not too like.....????
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  • Blue Lagoon

    November 24, 2017 in Iceland ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C

    Had a late breakfast and a lazy morning looking around the shops before setting off to the Blue Lagoon at one o'clock.

    This is a geothermal pool that is kept at a steady 37 degrees by adding sea water to the already hot water from the ground.

    The salt in the sea water when added to the naturally found minerals from beneath the ground are meant to good for your skin.

    However the walk from the complex to the pool when it's minus ten degrees (when taking into account the wind chill factor), especially when you are already wet having had to shower once you have changed, is certainly an experience!

    I also never thought I would ever find myself queuing up to apply a mud pack to my face!

    They also have a swim up bar!

    But once you are in.... You suddenly remember that you have to get out again!!!

    All in all an experience that we will never forget and that we are very glad that we did.

    Sorry no pictures...... The one that is included was taken this morning when out and about (at 11 o'clock!).

    Apparently come the middle of December, they only have two hours of daylight from 11:00 to 13;00!

    Off to try and see the Northern Lights again tonight....xx
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  • Northern Lights - Bring it on!

    November 24, 2017 in Iceland ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C

    I am ready for you... But about to pass out in our hotel from heat exhaustion!
    Hip , hip, hurrah .
    We have eventually seen the lights .
    Unfortunately our cameras have not ....

  • Keflavik Airport Iceland

    November 26, 2017 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C

    Nearly 11 months later Richard finally comes to the end of his birthday celebrations.......
    Bye Bye Iceland xxx
    It’s been a fabulous experience........

    Richard update.... Don't forget it is my birthday next month - can't wait to see what you have got planned 😉😉😉

    Seriously thank you very much Hilary..... Loved every minute of it xx
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    Trip end
    November 26, 2017