Blogs from Mývatn, North, Iceland, Europe

Down day today. Decided after all the driving since we have picked up the Motorhome that we needed a quieter day. Slept in till around 0900 then did the usual of shower, breakfast and clean up. Facilities at this camp site are excellent. Showers and toilets are shared so a bit compromising when you come out of the toilet and have a lovely young girl applying make up beside you while washing your hands…. Anyway, showers hot and strong (geo thermal heating everywhere) and we were lucky with no waiting involved. So hot if you aren’t careful you can scald yourself. Packed up and decided to do the lake (Myvatn - found out vatn means lake so maybe I am double dipping). Stopped at a farm to plate place and booked dinner then did stops here ... read more

Todays weather was set to be cloudy but dry but then the weather can change in five minutes here so you can never be totally sure. Ian is keen to visit the volcano crater and there is also a large lake which is said to be very scenic. It will likely be a shortish day but we are in no particular hurry. We have decided to stay another night at the same campsite and it’s good to get an early pitch as there are no reservations here and last night there was not a patch to be found. For once we have got up early…I suspect it’s because the sun is shining brightly. We make use of the excellent camp kitchen and start the day with bacon, eggs, tomatoes and fried bread. Breakfast done, we set ... read more

Ajettiin solan kautta ja kierrettiin maksullinen tunneli. Pysähdys Godafossissa katsomaan koski ja syömään lihakeitto. Majoitus oli Myvatn-järven etelärannalla. Vietiin tavarat sinne ja kierrettiin itärannan nähtävyydet: järven rantaa, ylängön luolia, ei lähdetty kiipeämään kraaterille. Rantakahvilassa syötiin ja katsottiin navetan lehmiä ja niityllä kirmaavia vasikoita. Käytiin katsomassa maasta nousevaa höyryä ja pulppuavaa mutaa. Myvatn Natural Baths maksoi 40€. Kaksi allasta, saunoja, paljon väkeä. Ajettiin takaisin länsirannan kautta. Siellä oli korkea vuori ja kosteikkoja.... read more

Hello and welcome to another chapter of my short stories during my journey! I truly hope you have enjoyed these couple of weeks. You probably may already have pictured yourself exploring this incredible country’s attractions. Don’t matter when you choose to come, it will always be the perfect time to visit Iceland! Today we will head to the northern part of the country, where incredible natural attractions await. I must tell you that leaving Eskifjörður was not an easy task. As you may know, the weather in Iceland changes super quickly. After I left the hotel, the rain was pouring down hard, just like in the movies. It was indeed a very unique moment to watch (from inside the car of course), then you begin to understand the power of nature, really. My advice to all ... read more

Que de merveilles... et tant à vous montrer encore... Pour ceux qui s'en soucient, oui nous ne sommes plus là-bas, mais bien de retour à la maison... Après l'Islande nous avons été au Canada, visite familiale côté Montréal, mais aussi un peu d'Ontario... C'est une autre histoire qui prendra place dans la chronologie du blog... Retournons donc à nos moutons puisque c'est d'actualité dans ces paysages et que nous rencontrons encore de magnifiques endroits... Après les 390 km d'hier nous quittons Eglisstadir pour dormir ce soir à Akureyri... Pour que vous vous y retrouviez un peu dans notre géographie, je vous mets une carte que j'ai flêchée afin de vous situer le tour que nous avons fait jusqu'à Eglisstadir aujourd'hui et Akureyri pour ce soir. Nous passons par un haut-plateau désertique avec la cascade la plus ... read more