Blogs from Northwest, Iceland, Europe

Wiped the water off the inside of the windscreen this morning. Rang the Motorhome people who said to just come in and we will see what we can do about fixing the stuck step. Found our way there and went inside. Man asked if I was here to pick up a car. No, we have a step issue. Hmm, he has a look then goes to get a colleague who might know more. He has a look. Hmm. Now I know that they have no clue. 1st guy makes a call then comes back and says the mechanic is available and I need to go to him which is just around the corner. The mechanics look at it. Hmm. One starts playing trying to push it back in while the other offers ideas (ignored). Finally there ... read more

SAT, 01 OCT 2022 – Day 6: Akureyri/Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Situated at the head of Iceland's longest fjord, Akureyri is the nation's second-largest city. Embark on a short walking tour of the town, taking in the striking church and other local sights. If you’re travelling between May and December, you might have the option to partake in a whale watching excursion. Ask your leader for details. Later, continue to Snaefellsnes Peninsula, home to the magnificent Snaefellsjokull Glacier, which played a starring role in Jules Verne's 1864 novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Next up is Lysuholslaug, where you can bathe in thermal pools (depending on the season) or check out the Icelandic horses grazing in the fields. Look forward to an included home-cooked dinner this evening. If you are up for it, you can ... read more

Dear All I write up this blog entry from my time in the amazing Westfjords of Iceland. I certainly had a unique time there, and it was very much off-the-beaten tourist track, which I always like. The Lonely Planet says that only around 10% of visitors to Iceland make it to this part of the country, and it is well off the beaten Ring Road circuit. It was wet, windy, rugged and wild, and I had a highly enjoyable three days there. This is the part of Iceland which looks like someone has added an octopus or a squid to its north-western edge, with tentacle-like peninsulas running off in all sorts of directions. It looks amazing on a map, and I was intrigued to visit. I was not disappointed - the area was separate and seemingly ... read more

Today we set off to explore the Snaefells Peninsular, starting with the first point of interest which is clearly visible from our campsite, the Kirkufell Mountain. The waterfall is also supposed to be of interest though it looks a bit pathetic to us as we pass by. We do not stop as Ian has spotted the evil pay cameras - at least they are not on the public highway today! We arrive in Olafsvik, the only other town with a supermarket. We need some bread. I’m not going to moan about UK food prices when I return home…£4.40 for a very small loaf of sliced bread…ouch! And now for something a little different…Helllisandur, a town that claims to have an astonishing art walk comprising over thirty painted murals from worldwide artists. It looks like the graffiti ... read more

Today we have mizzle but it’s not cold. This has been the first night that I have not needed a double thermal top layer and ny Nepalese knitted slippers on in bed! In fact, last night we both felt really warm! We return the way we came as there’s no other way to go. Back towards Isafjordur where we top up the diesel and make use of the free car cleaning station. Our van, which was once white, is decidedly brown from mud splats. As we are the only ones there we park in the middle of two washing stations and take one side each. Job done in half the time! It’s only a quick once over but at least we can open the doors now without getting filthy. From here we head south, to another ... read more