Pingvellir

May 23rd 2016
Skogafoss to Pingvellir Day 7 Pingvellir is a national park east of Reykjavik. It is one of Iceland's most important historical site. The first democratic parliament ever established was right here at this park. The assembly came together and the law speaker in 930 AD stood on the "law rock" and orally proclaimed the laws (this was before written laws were established). It was also here that ... read more

Europe » Iceland » Southwest

Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland ... ... read more

Message Follow (0) Comment

Brittany Hunka

discoverlife

St. Augustine once said, "the world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." This particular quote has been an inspiration to many of my travels. There is something to be said about what happens to a person when he/she leaves his comfort zone in search of something more in this world. Many of you understand this transcending experience, if you've ever really traveled. There is quite the difference between a traveler and a tourist, and if you've ever "really traveled", you understand that difference. Becoming a traveler has forever changed me, and I am ever grateful for t... full info

Joined	May 1st 2016	Trips	0
Last Login	October 5th 2016	Followers	0
Status	BLOGGER	Follows	0
Blogs	23	Guestbook	9
Photos	171	Forum Posts	0

[photo=8856221]

[blogger=348640]

[photo=8856221]

[blog=935863]

[blogger=348640]

Top Photos Blog Map

Tot: 0.106s; Tpl: 0.003s; cc: 6; qc: 38; dbt: 0.0352s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb