Day 7: Mythic Miles

Mist and clouds loomed low in the fjord while scars of geothermic activity rose from the ground… Day 7’s scenery was like no other. What started with grasslands and low … Continue reading Day 7: Mythic Miles

Day 5: Iceland’s Whale Watching Capital

Two things seem to happen when I go whale watching: I always see dolphins, and I never see whales. Every time! I was hoping my luck would change now that … Continue reading Day 5: Iceland’s Whale Watching Capital

Day 4: Diamonds (are a girl’s best friend) Circle

After being locked in a bathroom, and lost on a prison compound yesterday, I was hoping fate would give me a reprieve. I also decided there are just too many … Continue reading Day 4: Diamonds (are a girl’s best friend) Circle

Day 3: Snæfellsness Peninsula to Akureyri

Day 2 had been incredible and it was achieved on pure adrenaline. Today, I still had that adrenaline rush and it was accompanied by a solid night’s sleep. Anything was … Continue reading Day 3: Snæfellsness Peninsula to Akureyri

Day 2: Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula

What started as a simple day of three planned stops and 5 hours of planned driving turned into a 13 hour day with over 12 stops. While it was a … Continue reading Day 2: Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Iceland: It Starts With a Flight

In preparation for my return to Iceland, two things were necessary: ensuring I had the right gear, and making sure my nails were painted in O.P.I.’s new fall Iceland colors. … Continue reading Iceland: It Starts With a Flight

Road Trip Itinerary Ideas from Chicago

With the addition of our new puppy, Gambit, to the family, traveling for a week or more seemed unfair, unless we could take him with us. Gambit’s young age and … Continue reading Road Trip Itinerary Ideas from Chicago