Well, we've had an outstanding two weeks. From France to Belgium to Germany to Iceland, many stops within each country, and so much fun with Brett and Lynette on the European part of our trip. We are fortunate.
We are exhausted. Our legs hurt from climbing and walking. We are sad to be leaving. But we are ready to come home.
Wish for safe travels tomorrow for us, smooth skies, and a stiff tailwind!!
Au Revior!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Bless!
Goodbye!
xo
Friday, May 26, 2017
Sheep and Horses everywhere.
This is what I will remember most about Iceland - horses and sheep everywhere, and the most beautiful landscape I've ever seen.
Last Night in Iceland...
Well, we spent our last night at a great French restaurant called SNAPS. Amazing food and beers from Einstok brewery in Iceland. DEFINITELY go here if you ever come to Reykjavik.
I think we might be back to Iceland. I think...
I think we might be back to Iceland. I think...
Skogafoss Waterfall
After the glacier walk, we were pretty exhausted and our legs were like rubber, so we made a quick stop at Skogafoss Waterfall, just about 5 km from the glacier.
It was beautiful!! Definitely worth stopping.
It was beautiful!! Definitely worth stopping.
Glacier Walk
We headed out early for our Glacier Walk at Solheimajokull glacier. We didn't really know what to expect. IT WAS FUCKING HARD.
We were with 4 French people from Chamonix, and 4 other people who were French Canadian, and we were by far the youngest of the group. Our guide was Pete, and he was Irish. And so cute.
So we had our lesson, got our crampons and harnesses on (yeah, that freaked me out), and starting walking. Straight up a god damn hill or so it seemed. It was super hard, and quite an exertion. Chris was kind of worried about his knee, but the fear of getting stuck on top of a glacier helps one press on through the pain.
It was startling to hear how far the glacier had retreated due to climate change. I just don't get how people refuse to believe science.
We hiked up to the top of the glacier, and once up there, checked out a few geological things. And had the option of hanging on to a rope rigged by Pete to look over the edge of a crevice. Um. No thanks. Chris, me, and the old French woman were the only ones to NOT do it. I couldn't even watch.
Would I do it again? No. Am I glad we did it? Yes, yes, yes.
We were with 4 French people from Chamonix, and 4 other people who were French Canadian, and we were by far the youngest of the group. Our guide was Pete, and he was Irish. And so cute.
So we had our lesson, got our crampons and harnesses on (yeah, that freaked me out), and starting walking. Straight up a god damn hill or so it seemed. It was super hard, and quite an exertion. Chris was kind of worried about his knee, but the fear of getting stuck on top of a glacier helps one press on through the pain.
We hiked up to the top of the glacier, and once up there, checked out a few geological things. And had the option of hanging on to a rope rigged by Pete to look over the edge of a crevice. Um. No thanks. Chris, me, and the old French woman were the only ones to NOT do it. I couldn't even watch.
Would I do it again? No. Am I glad we did it? Yes, yes, yes.
Dinner in Reykjavik
Headed down Langevegur street to dinner to Public House. It was really good! I had the Borg Brewing IPA from and Icelandic brewery, and Chris had...a Leffe Blonde. <>
We also had an amazing meal - lots of small plates but there were all amazing!
Then we looked at the 893 essential songs on the Current for a while.
We also had an amazing meal - lots of small plates but there were all amazing!
Then we looked at the 893 essential songs on the Current for a while.
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