We are thinking it will take two or three weeks to make the circle, not feel rushed, enjoy the birds, the people and country side.
What are your recommendations?
What were your impressions of Iceland?
Reply to this Dave and Merry, Sofia and I might run into you as it is a relatively small island. We arrive Aug 2 and leave Aug 18 though we are staying for 4 nights in Iluisat, Greenland for 4 nights. Reading up over the next month or so before booking accomadation. Lets keep in touch and maybe meet up.
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Hey-- that would be great to catch up with you. I think we may get to Reykjavik about the same time you do if you are going to Greenland first. (although we are considering Greenland also.) We'd like to hear more about your plans. We will send you a private message.
Reply to this Oh so excited for you guys! I have always wanted to go to Iceland and Greenland. Will have to go along for the ride via TB!
Reply to this Dive Silfra...
See the falls...
Greenland was amazing, and guys you will love Illulisat...be prepared, nothing is cheap there....but we had a first...a wild bison (not sure it's actually bison, but related) burger...the ride in the iceberg was pretty amazing too!
For Iceland, rent a car, was actually cheap and easy.
Ok, went to one in April, and the other in October, so not really the same time of the year, but it was few months ago and both were amazing!
Reply to this Iceland has a free market economy with relatively low taxes compared to other OECD countries, while maintaining a Nordic welfare system providing universal health care and tertiary education for its citizens. In recent years, Iceland has been one of the wealthiest and most developed nations in the world.
Reply to this Jealous too! hmm...Iceland in August... 😊 will someone please call my boss and ask if i can disappear for another couple of weeks?
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What are your recommendations?
I recommend renting a car. When we visited Iceland, <snip> services offered us pretty neat accommodations as well as tour packages. You might wanna check them out. I think they offer several tour packages and car rentals too! Life's so much easier when you have travel services you can rely on taking care of your trip.
What were your impressions of Iceland?
It's fantastic! You'll see what I mean when you get there! :D
Here's a couple of helpful links:
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[Edited: 2012 Apr 24 00:37 - Rat on the Road:23681 - Links promoting tour companies are not allowed on the forums. Thanks]
Reply to this Everyone---
Thank you for your comments and suggestions.
Reply to this we've just received our permit to backpack the Wonderland Trail...taking the two kids (4 and 9) along for the 93 mile trip, starting Aug 6th. believe me, we'll be wishing we were in Iceland!! 😊
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You will love the Mt. Rainier Park area. That should keep you busy for at least two weeks. Good for you. Will you have time to explore the Seattle area while you are there?
We lived in Seattle for 7 years and loved it.
Reply to this unless we have to come off the trail early, which is entirely possible, we probably won't make it to Seattle. i've started a new blog at www.atlashaditeasy.com for backpacking/adventuring with kids type stuff - we'll keep posting here for international adventures but i figured that needed a different forum. i'd love to hear what you think of it if you get bored and want to check it out! i think we've all come to value your opinions and input here on travelblog. have a great day dave and merry jo!
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