Good to see you traveling again Iceland is one of our favorites! We are stopping there again in October for a few days on our way back to the states. We certainly agree with your assessment, "Iceland is a country abounding in natural beauty. From towering peaks to verdant valleys, from imposing glaciers to azure glacial lakes, from volcanoes to geothermal features, Iceland seems to have all the eye candy for nature lovers. It certainly has to be one of the most naturally beautiful countries in the world! " Really enjoying your trip.
Hi Dave and Merry This was my first trip to Iceland and I just drove the Ring road. This island nation would need multiple trips to explore it 'properly'.
I see that you have already experienced Iceland in late summer. In Oct, maybe you'll get to see those dancing green lights in the sky!
Great read Some really good information , thanks. I have flown to the US from UK via Iceland but never done a stopover there yet. It's on the list so it was helpful to,read you blog. The photos are beautiful. Did you find the camper van also expensive to rent. I have driven them in New Zealand and Canada and USA so it would be a good option for me.
Thanks Lynne Well the stop-over Icelandic vacations are becoming popular specially with good promotions by Icelandair & Wow. These promotions generally run in winter. But if you go in summer, things become expensive. CamperVan rental is expensive in summer but a good way of seeing Iceland. But not advisable to drive these vans in windy conditions and winter weather.
A wonderful Icelandic sojourn! Where have you been all this time, Hem? It's a wonderful narration of your Icelandic expedition! And what an interesting idea of sightseeing in the night!
Stunning photos as always! Missed your photos. Looking forward to reading more of your experiences and to enjoy the wonderful images through your lens!!
Thanks Gangopa.
Iceland is a stellar destination. Had to do a first trip in summer when it never gets dark even though sun does not make an appearance often because of cloudy and rainy conditions!
Your travels will bring you to these lagoons some day. If you happen to be in Mexico in Feb, March or early April, check these lagoons out. Whales are more approachable towards the end of the season in March/April.
It has been far too long Glad to see you back on the road as it has been a while. We love your writing style and as always your photos are exceptional. This sounds like a fantastic trip. Thanks for sharing. Glad they take eco tourism seriously.
I guess eco tourism seems the only possibility in this remote area. A few operators and not many tourists, the biosphere reserve is well protected by Mexican law. Only a limited number of tourist boats are allowed at a time. The frolicking gray whale calves are a testament to that !
Colorado in Autumn Thank you for your heads up of Colorado in autumn Hem. Always nice to see your beautiful photos. Especially nice to see vistas in autumn colours that I have only seen in winter.
Perfect timing! You really got there at the peak of the season--excellent! I love the place names--Hurricane Pass, Corkscrew Gulch... and your photos are stunning as usual. Those Aspens are often called Quaking Aspen, the way they dance and glitter in the wind like golden coins. One of my favorite trees, which you've perfectly captured! Thanks for the treat!
Thanks Tara. Yellow Aspens are the highlight of Colorado fall along with stunning mountain landscape. I like the eye shapes they have in their stems. Before going to Colorado, I had wondered if the yellows of Aspen and greens of Pines will be good enough to justify a fall trip to Colorado! The views were picturesque all around even if the reds and oranges were missing from the landscape.
Seattle is awesome! Seattle is an awesome city for outdoors. I lived there for many years and it still feels like home. Great to see that you had a good time there and covered most of the highlights of northwest region. Great pictures!
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An outstanding collection of the colours and textures of Iceland Hem. Magnificent.