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Catching up in Iceland
... with the other. The water is 2 degrees centigrade, and it is very clear. It is supposed to be one of the top snorkeling/diving sites in the world due to the amazing visibility and geological formations. We first had to bet all bundled up. We put on teddy bear suits which are basically a winter coat like a baby would wear that has legs, arms, and zips up from the ankles up to the neck. Then we put warm socks on our feet. Then we put on these otter dry suits, and they ...
Last day/night in Iceland
... cheese) followed by arctic char 'rubbed' in garden herbs and salted cod in garlic coriander, a TOTAL sensual delight. 'the best sushi I have ever had' says a dumbfounded Alexandra after a few mouthfuls in. Too soon comes the 'Dessert menu?' from impeccable waiter. 4 minutes later he sallies back, 'I have chosen for you,' presenting his unknown icy offering with a roguish smile. The superlatives just about run out.. ...
Iceland
4 nights, 4 cities! Vogar, Reykjahlíth, Akureyri, and Reykjavík. Do you like enormous mountains, crystal clear water, and friendly people? How about trees? Well, Iceland has everything but the trees, so not a bad deal! We rented a car and drove for many hours on the Iceland expressway - its a nice two lane road with sheer drops on either side and fluffy sheep to dodge. We drove through ...
Saving money
... have kitchens we have been able to use. The tourist bus trips are also quite expensive which is why it was so practical to rent a car, that and you see so much more by car on your own time table. The car was €206 for three days with gas costing about 2 dollars a liter so still very pricey.
Iceland is small and easily seen in a week which also makes it a little more tolerable on the pocket book, but very worth visiting. ...
A Little Bit of Iceland
Granny-Room service at 7:30 AM woke us with a start, but up we bolted, as our day would begin in an hour, a full day excursion called the "Golden Circle Tour". A comfortable bus, a great guide named Bjorn and his driver, Oskar, we were off to discover Thingvellir National Park, a combo of history and nature that Icelanders revere. First stop, Pingvellir plains where Iceland's Albingi parliament used to meet as far back as the 10th century. Laws were called out as there was ...
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