Iceland: Land of Lava, Vikings and... Fairies!


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October 23rd 2014
Published: October 26th 2014
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Even still at Gatwick airport on the way to our adventure in Iceland we had evidence of Viking genes - where the Icelandic family in front of us in the queue were all taller than I, including mother and twelve year old son. We read in the Lonely Planet that a particular restaurant we would visit had an owner who was affectionately referred to as "The Hobbit" because of his height. Maria Chiara jok... Read Full Entry



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Native horsesNative horses
Native horses

More like ponies really - ultra-cute.
A perfect beachA perfect beach
A perfect beach

In every way but one: temperature.
What a road!What a road!
What a road!

And what a good photo - one of several taken my MC as I drove
Walking on a headlandWalking on a headland
Walking on a headland

Near Arnarstapi



26th October 2014

What fantastic reading with wonderful photographs. It really entices one to visit Iceland.
27th October 2014
Northern Lights

AB Lights
Incredible! Is it a cetacean UFO or the return of the "Zeppelin"?
9th November 2014
Northern Lights

Spectacular!
Great images of the Northern Lights--how lucky that you went when you did! Quite a saga that you two had there--geysers and a very impressive waterfall, daring ingestion of rotten shark, and soaking in the Blue Lagoon (which sounds much better than Disneyland!). Loved the Guitar Party, B & B to yourselves and open window curtains. Inspiring adventure!

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