Nuclear Vinegar
30 juillet 2022, Angleterre ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
We had a brief but lovely stay with my stepdaughter near London. The weather was perfect for a walk to the River Thames, so that’s exactly what we did.
We stopped at a pub along the way andEn savoir plus
Stonehenge
29 juillet 2022, Angleterre ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Look what I found! Think I can keep it?
Achievement Unlocked:
29 juillet 2022, Angleterre ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
After all the “faux henges” I’ve enjoyed in the USA, I finally made it to the real one!
Invergordon Cemetery
26 juillet 2022, Écosse ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
A local man gave us directions to the local cemetery in Invergordon, which involved following a “brambly footpath” and crossing a “wee bridge.”
VoyageurOh, that’s right! You live in Scotland, but I can’t remember where. Are you near Inverness? We return to Invergordon for a day on August 11. We plan to go to Inverness and maybe see a castle or two and hopefully some historic cemeteries, of course, but we haven’t figured it out. It would be wonderful to meet in person!!! :)
World’s First Parliament
22 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
See how far away Larry’s standing? The acoustics are such that he could speak softly and I could hear him as if he were standing beside me!
Starting in the year 930, Vikings met here once a yearEn savoir plus
Tectonic Plates
22 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
In addition to being the site of the world’s first parliament, two of earth’s tectonic plates meet in Tingvellir, the North American and the European.
This creates some dramatic scenery that IEn savoir plus
Icelandic Horses
22 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Icelandic horses have many unique qualities. They are small, sturdy and gentle with people. They’ve adapted to Iceland’s rugged terrain, so they are very sure-footed.
Other horses have 4 gaits,En savoir plus
Fly pollination
22 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Today I learned that Garden Angelica is pollinated by flies.
And see that bee? He’s eating the flies!!!
Where’s Sir David Attenborough when you need him? (This is right by Gullfoss in Iceland.)
Gullfoss
22 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
I thought Godafoss was big, but Gullfoss (golden waterfall) is even bigger!
Icelandic Word
22 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Ever wonder where the word “geyser” comes from? There’s a geyser called “geysir” here in Iceland that started it all!
Angry gods
22 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ 🌧 50 °F
Shortly after Icelanders converted to Christianity and tossed all their pagan statues into Godafoss, a volcano erupted, creating this lava field. They figured the gods were angry. That’s why it’sEn savoir plus
Whales!
21 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
We keep seeing whales, but I haven’t gotten a decent shot, so here’s a cool rock formation, instead. (The whales were even leaping out of the water in some places!)
Splish splash
21 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Couldn’t resist splashing around at the black sand beach. No one else seemed to share my urge. Lol!
Famous Giant
21 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Here’s a monument to a famous Icelandic giant on the Snaefelsnes Peninsula.
Snaefelsnes Peninsula
21 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Snaefelsnes Peninsula in Iceland.
Another view
21 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Another look at Iceland’s Snaefelsnes Peninsula.
Long migration
21 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
Did you know that Arctic Terns raise their young in Iceland and then migrate all the way to Antarctica?!? (This is a shot of gulls nesting on seaside cliffs. I have not gotten a decent tern shot yet,En savoir plus
Dramatic landscapes
21 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Dramatic landscapes along the Snaefelsnes Peninsula.
Snaelfesnes Peninsula
21 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Cabin on the Snaefelsnes Peninsula.
Tender trip
21 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
Smooth sailing into Grundafjordur!
Grundafjordur
21 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Glanced out my window this morning to find Grundafjordur already dressed and ready to go!
More Godafoss
20 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
When Iceland converted to Christianity, their leader tossed all his pagan god statues into this waterfall, which is why it’s called Godafoss (the waterfall of the gods.)
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Godafoss
20 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
When Iceland converted to Christianity, their leader tossed all his pagan god statues into this waterfall, which is why it’s called Godafoss (the waterfall of the gods.)
Icelandic signs
20 juillet 2022, Islande ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Seems like a fitting name for a seaside brew here in Akureyri.
Meanwhile, I thought that other sign in Aku read “lasagna” at first. (And interesting that the silhouette looks like a husky now.En savoir plus
Art ambulance
17 juillet 2022, Norvège ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
“Kunst” means “art,” so I guess this is the ambulance to call if you are having an “art attack.” (Har dee har!)
Meanwhile, these restroom graphics really get the point across!
