Icelandic tales – Geysir
After the hot bath, we made one last stop at the Strokkur Geysir. There was a lot of geothermal activity in that area as well as some trails to walk. I have been to...
Monthly Archive: December 2024
Icelandic tales – Gamla Laugin (secret lagoon)
I think this was the most special place we visited and this is definitely my favorite photo. Gamla Laugin, the Secret Lagoon. So-called because it is off the beaten track, I guess. Not as...
Icelandic tales – wool and three women
This is how we spent our first full day in Iceland. We set out for a trip north to Akranes and Borgarnes. It was a tentative trip, not too far, not too many sights...
Icelandic tales – darkness
We went to Iceland this time of year because the darkness intrigued us. What is it like to live with only 4 hours of daylight per day? Like humans everywhere, people have adapted. This...
Icelandic tales – Reykjavík
We spent some time in Reykjavík, the capital and largest city in Iceland. When encountering a new city, I don’t realize at first what will become my landmarks. There’s always something I use to...
Icelandic tales – introduction
We returned from Iceland last Tuesday – actually, by the time we pulled into our driveway, it was in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. I’ve really wanted to update here, but it’s taken...
We leave for Reykjavik
But first – a fierce windstorm and a major tree emergency. The top of this huge pine snapped off in the wind. It got snagged in the overhead wires and came to rest in...