A Journey to the Centre of the Earth, and Up a Glacier

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August 22nd 2022

Published: November 27th 2022

Dear All Greetings, in my penultimate entry on my amazing travels through Nordic lands this last summer. I believe I last wrote after having really enjoyed my time exploring the off-beat lands of the Westfjords. In this one I write about my time in the really quite remarkable Snæfellsnes peninsula - this was another wonderful place. I felt a cool vibe as soon as arrived in this unique part of Ic... Read Full Entry

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Alexander Waring

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Hello there! Thanks for reading my blog. I started it in 2010 to keep a record of my travels, to let people know how I'm going, and also to keep me sane at times while I'm on the road! I have written up my 28 most recent journeys so far, and have no plans at all to stop travelling just yet. 93 countries down, 102 more to go - watch this space! Alex... full info

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27th November 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Jules Verne leads you to new experiences
Dave and I were just discussing that we've never read Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Looks like we will add that to our list. You are very intuitive and sensed your landlord was famous. I doubt he likes a fuss. Ah, no longer a fraud.... no one would have expected you to experience every thing you taught. But, what a delight you had a great trip. You need to trust the crampons! Your word pictures are excellent and felt we were right there with you. We've walked on glaciers in Alaska and New Zealand. Hopefully, you'll get to both locations soon.

27th November 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Jules Verne
Ah, it is a wonderful book, and I was so happy to be in its location. Jules Verne is such an inspirational writer, full of adventure and discovery. This part of Iceland was definitely a highlight of my summer travels this year. I would love to add Alaska and New Zealand to my list of visited places. "Trust the crampons", lol! 😊

27th November 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Stunning beauty
A foss around every corner.

27th November 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Fosses
Indeed, a country full of fosses, lol!

27th November 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Perfect sky
Nice reflections

27th November 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Sky
This was a beautiful location.

27th November 2022

F575 Road to Snæfellsjökull Glacier and Volcano

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Gravel Roads
We know the stress of waiting to return the rental car. Remind me to tell you the story of my drive in Scotland!

27th November 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Gravel Roads
Ah, since rental cars are new experiences for me, this is also a new stress for me - I understand now! I look forward to hearing your story from Scotland 😊

27th November 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Learning Trust
What a great time! Thanks for taking us along.

27th November 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Trust
Thanks MJ and Dave, and thank you for reading 😊👍

27th November 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

A memory
You need to print this one and hang it on a wall.

27th November 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

A Memory
Ah, that sounds like a great idea, thank you!

29th November 2022

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

I watched the movie last week...
and indeed they cam out in Italy. What a wonderful trip!!!

29th November 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Movie
Ah, good to hear! I'm planning to watch the film myself soon too :) Thanks for reading and for your comment Bob 😊

10th December 2022

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

That looks surreal
Hopefully we will be able to visit Iceland next year. I have added Snæfellsjökull to the list of places I hope to visit then. But the chance to see the sight you captured in this picture I guess is quite slim. Dude, that looks surreal. /Ake

10th December 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Surreal
Hey, thanks dude! If you drive around the Snæfellsjökull volcano, you can see this body of water near the village of Hellissandur I believe. I hope you get to visit Iceland, it really is an awesome and magical place. I'm glad you've added Snæfellsjökull to your list of places to visit, I think it was my favourite place in the country.

10th January 2023

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Reflections
This shot is perfectly capturing the reflections

10th January 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Reflections
Thanks Alan. I really liked this lake, and the serious stillness of the water.

10th January 2023

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Centre of the Earth
Congrats to making it to the centre of the Earth. You really have explored the best of Iceland and your photos are absolutely stunning. I am almost caught up with your summer exploration :)

10th January 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Centre of the Earth
Yay! Thanks for following along with me on my summer travels Alan. Iceland was really special, and such amazing photographic opportunities there I think. I was so happy to be following in the footsteps of Jules Verne there, or rather Otto and Axel 😊

27th January 2023

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

What a day!
Wow, what a day Alex, exploring lava tunnels, hiking a glacier! Fantastic photos too. How nice to be able to explore the town after the cruise ship passengers all went back to the ship.

28th January 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Amazing day
Thanks Lori, it was definitely one of my best days on what was an amazing trip overall - the Snaefells peninsula really touched me, I felt a great connection to it.

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