Thingvallavatn Lake
Would you believe that this is a very popular destination for scuba diving? Just imagine being able to move vertically … Continue reading Thingvallavatn Lake
Author: Doug Jarvie
Walk Through the Rift Valley
There are not many places where you can walk through the valley created by the rift between two global tectonic … Continue reading Walk Through the Rift Valley
Thingvellir National Park
Forty-five minutes drive from Reykjavik is the Thingvellir National Park. It surrounds and protects the largest natural lake in Iceland, … Continue reading Thingvellir National Park
Reykjavik
Iceland’s capital city is the largest on the island with a population of about a quarter million. It is located … Continue reading Reykjavik
Egg Drop Challenge
What is there to do and see inside a cruise ship when it is out at sea? A popular activity … Continue reading Egg Drop Challenge
Arnarstapi and the Bardur saga
The last stop on the day trip around the Snaefellsnes Peninsula was at the small fishing village of Arnarstapi. The … Continue reading Arnarstapi and the Bardur saga
Hellnar Viewpoint
The last two stops on our bus tour of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula show the ruggedness of Iceland’s coast. The first … Continue reading Hellnar Viewpoint
Malarrif Lighthouse, Iceland
Another stop on the excursion from Gunderfjordur was the Malarrif Lighthouse. What is the fascination with lighthouses? I was just … Continue reading Malarrif Lighthouse, Iceland
Iceland’s Black Sand Beach.
The first stop on our excursion was the beach at Djupalonssandur. I will not try to pronounce it but I … Continue reading Iceland’s Black Sand Beach.
Good morning Gunderfjordur
Our third port of call in Iceland is on the west coast. Gunderfjordur is on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and is … Continue reading Good morning Gunderfjordur
