North Atlantic Crossing
Last fall I was cruising from Iceland to Scotland through the North Atlantic. Can I say the very north Atlantic? … Continue reading North Atlantic Crossing
Tag: Iceland
Gullfoss, Iceland
This translates to “Golden Waterfall” and is the most popular because of its proximity to Reykjavik and the other attractions … Continue reading Gullfoss, Iceland
Geysir Geyser
Not far from the adventure between the tectonic plates is another exciting feature of the Icelandic topography. Like the “Old … Continue reading Geysir Geyser
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
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
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
