Iceland 3 Wish we'd know about Iceland before our Norway trip Might have chosen differently!! Loved your photos So sad for you re: Heatwave in Moscow Enjoy France XX
Awesome Blog! Wow! What a great blog so far!
I've been following you in Iceland and the landscape looks breathtaking!
Looking forward to the "bang" of southern Iceland ;)
“All the pathos and irony of leaving one’s youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveler learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time.”
Safe journey guys!
Prices in Ireland Just a quick comment about this quote "but I'd hazard that the Irish are at least partially inflating prices to punish the clueless tourists"
I am from Ireland and I can assure you that prices are in general extremely high all over the country not just in the tourist areas. The country has been hit by recesssion and still the prices have not lowered in fact prices have rose for certain items and services. The country of Ireland rely heavily on tourism, the goverment do not just rip off the tourist but the rip off the citizens of this country too. So i would disagree with the above quoted statement.
On a more positive note, I enjoyed reading your blog and sorry to hear of the horrible weather you encountered on your stay. These days May is the best month for sunshine.
The seals Loved the blog, I agree with you Leishy I love to see the likes of seals in the wild it is so special. lovelto you both keep up the great work Nick!! XXXXXXXXXX
Wow!! Hi guys. Iceland looks amazing!! Sounds like you are having a great time! Can't wait to see you both and see the real photos!! Lots of love Bex xxx
Trees Iceland actually used to be covered in trees, however the don't grow very well due to the weather and soil, so after man came and cut them all down, they have never quite recovered. I actually found a whole forest of big trees somewhere in the eastern side where they are trying to bring the leafy towers back to life.
A primary school teacher of mine was icelandic and always spoke of her utter amazement when she first travelled overseas and saw trees in such abundance.
But I totally agree, one of the biggest draw cards of the place are the unobstructed views of the landscape. Especially for those of us wanting to take great photos!!!
Hi Nick and Alicia
Have you seen the Eyjafallajokull volcano that prosponsed my holiday to Paris yet? If so will you spit on it for me it will make me feel loads better.
You both sound as if you are having a fab time. Thinking of you and not the least bit jealous (well thats a lie)
Julie and I are busy looking for wedding outfits for Aqeelas wedding (of course I am bridesmaid) Aqueela seems very happy.
Lots of love to you both and take care
Diane xxxxx
5 iceland photos Great photos Nick What gave you the idea to go there? It looks like camera heaven.
Picked up friends back from O/S at WWoy station They loved Tallinn and Riga. Worked some more on new garden outside downstairs Weather warm delightful You can feel Spring coming XX Are you finding the trip more expensive this time (accomm. wise)??
Looks beaut Wow it looks beautiful, somewhere you never hear much about really sometimes those places are more exciting as you are not expecting too much. We felt like that with Helsinki a great surprise.
Shhhh Don't let everyone in on the secret and ruin it with excess touristss:-). Am so jealous you're over there, but great to hear you are loving it as much as I did.
Potato heaven awaits I've already told you that in St Petersburg that the Kroshka Katoska makes food all based on the humble spud, you will walk away impressed- Potato heaven awaits you!!!!!!!!!!!!
pedantry Enjoyed the blog, consistently interesting. With the ability to illustrate with captioned photos it was superior to an email with attached photos.
Some pedantry: A "segue" is a smooth transition between bits (usually musical, now more commonly newsreaderal).
A "Segway" is one of those improbable stand-up, two-wheeled conveyances for the ultra-lazy urbanite.
Iceland Hello
I've forwarded you an email from a mate of mine who did a first rate job describing Iceland travel and inspired us to go there.
I too have considered moving there but having just lived somewhere where it's always cold and dark half the year (not as bad as iceland but bad enough) I couldn't do it
cheers
Nick
Wow Hi Nick and Alicia
What an exciting first installment to your trip! Thank you for the detailed description and humorous anecdotes -I look forward to the next installment
love Stina
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last of england Blog we can see why you're blogging and not just emailing We LOVED it !!!!
What a wonderful start to your big adventure home. At least it will be a fine diary for you. If you don't write it up as you go you will never remember all you have done. I think you will not have sacrificed an hour each night.
We loved Clovelly, St Ives and Tintagel. I think the time of year and the weather (sunny, blue no wind ) made these places charming for us. Will print out this blog for next time we are in England - We want to do more of the Cornwall Devon coast. Lots of rain here and cool We have now painted the front room,hall, toilet, laundry.Built in mirror wardrobe in front room all toys packed away Just bookshelves and trundle bed- very tidy, as is my made over laundry. We want to work on Steph's old bedroom next. We have regardened down the side leading to the front door. Iceland next for you Much love Mother and Don XX
Alicia and I are Australians who are revisiting Europe with our beautiful children Lucy (5) and Roman (3)
We are taking a five week holiday through France, Germany, and the UK to revisit favourite sites
Good Times
- Nick & Alicia
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Nick - your fuzzy water photos are lovely - great technique! x