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Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík November 30th 2006

Hello everyone! This is a most appropriate time for me to say a HUGE thank you to my very best friend, Katie!!!!! Without her generous gift of the digital camera, none of you would be enjoying this pictorial journey with us around the world. Thank you, Katie! (and I even figured out how to use the zoom lens finally!). Thank you, thank you! A picture is worth a million words. So, where did I leave off?????? Oh yeah, we were visiting the Geysers! What a sight. We all enjoyed that spot. We had lunch at a little restaurant in a hotel at the site, and then wandered around the gift shop for a while. Then, it was time to get back on the bus and head to the Falls. It was a short stop, but a ... read more

Greetings from Iceland! Part 1

Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík November 29th 2006

There she blows!

Happy Pat

Hi everyone, (Note: I am editing this; it is Thursday morning already, just before breakfast. I should have posted this yesterday already......but time flies......A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MOM, HELEN FORTIN!!!!!) Wow! I really felt like I was "coming home" as we flew over Iceland and into Reykjavik!!! What scenery! Snow, and chilly air.........yah hoo! This is my kind of living! We arrived yesterday afternoon, after having left Prague in the morning. We were sad to leave as Prague has so much to offer. I highly recommend it to people as a travel destination (have I told you that already? well, it's worth repeating!). We were happy to see the familiar plane and the crew, smiling and welcoming as usual! This is a bit of a sad flight also in that the crew leaves us ... read more

Free and Freezing

Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík November 26th 2006

Our view

GreenGuy

Who could say no to the offer of a free weekend in Iceland when you're skint? While I was still without work I was watching every penny very closely, but Howard had an offer I couldn't refuse. A weekend in Iceland, all booked and paid for with a friend that couldn't make it, all I was up for was a name change fee and food when I got there! It was a Friday flight and a perfect day when I flew in and I was able to see across the whole island, snow everywhere as they had recently had a dump. Iceland isnt that close, and the airport isnt that close to the city either so all in all I was travelling for a solid day. I met Howard at the 5* apartment they had rented, ... read more

Bought the ticket to India today

Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík November 18th 2006

Rosagudrun

Finally bought the ticket to Delhi India today. We're leaving tuesday the 13th of Feb.... read more

H2 weee.

Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík November 12th 2006

Brian

Iceland Adventure

Today we took a Hummer for a spin, heres some pics!... read more

South Tour

Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Nesjavellir October 26th 2006

Best Beach

mayyap

The final part of the tour was road trip days 2 and 3. Loads of waterfalls, iceberg fields and glaciers. Nothing more to say that’s not been said already, a fantastic and life changing time. We drove to Hofn, stayed the night then drove back the next day. Going to make so much more of travelling from now on. ... read more

Puffin Island

Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík October 24th 2006

Town on a Rock

mayyap

We walked to the airport from Sasi’s flat to catch an flight to our next destination. Reykjavik airport is mainly for internal flights and we were off on a short jolly to the Westman Islands. Never been on a little plane before and not afraid to say I was really terrified. Nothing to fear though, the flight all 25 minutes of it was dramatic scenery wise but nothing more than that. We arrived to our first snow and the first snow on the islands off the south west of Iceland for 4 years. The island has only been the size it is currently since the 1970’s when a massive volcano doubled the size of it’s landmass. It is a town on a rock. We were disappointed at first and thought we’d made the wrong decision. It ... read more

Road Trip One

Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík October 23rd 2006

Black Beach

mayyap

First road trip day. We drove an incredibly long way through even more dramatic scenery. Today really felt like the reason I came here. I never actually thought I ever end up in Iceland, that it would be to far out of my reach to actually experience. So far we had seen some breathtaking things but today really felt like a science fiction film. The trip to the western reaches of Iceland and towns like Stykkisholmur and Olafsvik was unlike any other. The boiling pots of mud and black volcanic landscape really made every Kilometre fascinating. Highlights include a trip to a lighthouse, sitting on a black beach and a good fish dinner. Really wonderful place ... read more

The Golden Circle

Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík October 22nd 2006

Geysir

mayyap

The Golden Circle The weekenders favourite tour. Three big sites not to far from the Reykjavik area and about a six hour round trip was how we spent the next day. We rented a car and set off pretty early. Driving was fantastic, the scenery was breathtaking. We were in serious danger of not arriving anywhere due to a fantastic number of stop offs to get out of the car and take it all in. The big three were great. I’m very use to city breaks and spending time on beaches so it was a real experience to see more natural wonders. The first was probably the most interesting, Þingvellir. The historic site of the world’s first ever parliament and a real treat for the geology geek in me because it is where the America and ... read more

Iceland October Half Term 2006

Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík October 21st 2006

rek 1

mayyap

We arrived at the central bus station and after quick phone call to a very hangover local and a short walk we landed at Sasi’s front door in district 101. Time for a quick catch up and coffee we set off for a day in Reykjavik. It’s a great city to be in; a real treat to be in a capital so different from London. There are no massive buildings or sprawling boulevards but a lovely fishing village like feel. The buildings are brightly coloured there are great places to eat, drink and relax. The weather was kind, lovely blue skies and not too cold a breeze. A good day was had taking in the quiet feel and un-hectic life of Iceland. It’s fantastic to be by a undeveloped unspoilt landscape, the sea and immense surroundings. ... read more

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