… because exploring is FUN! I find it challenging and intriguing, and a wonderful way to make new friends. I love photography, blogging and sharing my experiences with family and friends.
Sunday, September 28th began with a Bucket List dream checked off my list ….
In the town of Akureyri And from my bed!Around 3:15 amNot sure what the purple is …. maybe just a reflection?Not all the rooms have these large windows so I feel VERY BLESSEDAnyone who knows me can bet that I never shut my drapes all night. I’m on the 4th floor .. And we still have 2 more nights at this hotel!
Between the puffins and the Northern Lights, my wish list for Iceland is complete.
My morning view. Fall is such a great time to be here with the changing colors
Today was a very special day of clear skies, no wind, and abundant sunshine. Inga, who lives in this town, says this is a rare weather day.
Our first stop was Godafoss. It had frozen overnight so the early morning was a little chilly, but crystal clear.
Can you see the faces in the rocks?
My system was a little upset this morning …. all these new and delicious foods …. and Inga offered me a natural remedy
Leaves of the Mountain Avens, their national flower. And it did work!
We drove further east to Myvatn Lake and surrounds.
The lake is very shallow and the water was like glass. Beautifully still day.Moving on a little further we came to Hverir, the thermal mud flatsGood advice!
Next was Grjotagja …. don’t ask me how to pronounce it. But I can tell you it was a rift of the two tectonic plates.
Inga took a picture of each of us with one foot on each continent
Next was lunch with a demonstration on how they bake rye bread in ovens placed in the ground.
Oh, that bread with LOTS of butter and Arctic char. He also offered 3 types of homemade soup.
After lunch, we strolled through Dimmuborgir, the land of the trolls! This area was formed 2300 years ago during a volcanic eruption. Legend has it that trolls lived here but stayed up WAY to late having a party (the original Too Much Fun Club!) When the sun rose the next morning, the trolls were turned to stone.
It was fascinating to walk throughWhat does this look like to you?This one is spooky to meNow THERE’S someone dancing to their own drummer!Then, this bench became our own party centralInga and our driver pulled out some treats …. Brennivin (The Black Death at 40% alcohol), Hakarl (poisonous then fermented shark), puffin eggs (chocolate, caramel, and licorice), and some chocolate barsBerger, our wonderful bus driverThree guesses what I thought of the shark. But I enjoyed the shot!
We made just one more stop before heading home
Look at the reflection of the clouds in the water. It would have been impossible to have a more perfect day
We got home in time to take a thirty minute nap before heading out to our home hosted dinner. I will admit I’m starting to get a little tired.
This is the home of Thor and Petra (names have been changed because the Icelandic language is too hard for me). They are both music teachers, and their nineteen-year-old son started flying airplanes before he got a driver’s license!Our hosts served wolf fish for dinner. Scary looking but very tender and delightful!
I was very happy to get back to my room, take a shower, and crawl into bed. Of course, I’ve stayed up to work on this blog post, but I’m fading fast. Some of our group took a northern lights excursion tonight. But I’m hoping to have my own private showing from bed again.
Tomorrow is our last day in Akureyri. I will always remember this day.
IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER!
I LOVE the Land of the Trolls!!🧌
I have heard the fermented shark is awful! I would not have tried it so good on you for being brave!
This is my favorite post yet!!!
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I am so happy you saw the lights! YAY!! That must have been a spectacular sight.
Wolf fish are really ugly! Wonder why their teeth are so jacked up? Yikes!
Fermented shark sounds just like your expression…nasty! lol
Today sounds like it was quite a nonstop thrilling adventure…no wonder you’re getting tired. 🦋
WHOHOO!!! Oh, I’m so glad you finally saw the lights!!! Here’s to seeing them again! WWWOWWWW, what another jaw-dropping day. You must be in emotional overload at this point with all you’re seeing and experiencing. Incredible. XO
Sooo, how was the black death?? And isn’t that something, the Black Death with the Land of the Trolls, wow. Could be a title for a book. Glad you are having so many awesome experiences.
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IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER!
I LOVE the Land of the Trolls!!🧌
I have heard the fermented shark is awful! I would not have tried it so good on you for being brave!
This is my favorite post yet!!!
🖖🏼🌈💖🧌
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Oh, you were SO WITH ME when we took that walk. We would have a blast hunting trolls together!!
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I am so happy you saw the lights! YAY!! That must have been a spectacular sight.
Wolf fish are really ugly! Wonder why their teeth are so jacked up? Yikes!
Fermented shark sounds just like your expression…nasty! lol
Today sounds like it was quite a nonstop thrilling adventure…no wonder you’re getting tired. 🦋
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This is truly a incredible trip. So glad you’re with me. 💜
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I think that troll thing turning to stone in the morning has happened to members of the original too much fun club!
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I can hear the Trolls now: SHOOT THE BOOT! SHOOT THE BOOT!
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I just BET they were as FUN as we were!
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Damn straight on that!!! WHO HAS???
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WHOHOO!!! Oh, I’m so glad you finally saw the lights!!! Here’s to seeing them again! WWWOWWWW, what another jaw-dropping day. You must be in emotional overload at this point with all you’re seeing and experiencing. Incredible. XO
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I am so grateful I chose Iceland as my all nature trip. And to do it SOLO has been very comfortable.
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Sooo, how was the black death?? And isn’t that something, the Black Death with the Land of the Trolls, wow. Could be a title for a book. Glad you are having so many awesome experiences.
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After tasting the fermented shark, it tasted quite good! And I agree, they chose the perfect day for our treat.
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