So after a lovely nights sleep we woke at 7am. It is Sunday after all. After last night’s meal we were a bit hesitant about breakfast but normal service had resumed. Hot and cold buffet, teas, coffee and fruit juice, different breads, jams, fruit, chocolate cake and the most delicious blueberry sykr yoghurt. The familyContinue reading “Let’s talk about breakfast”
Author Archives: Nicola and Michael
Lava and glaciers
Today we left Hotel Ork and headed out on the 1 towards Vik. We were were coming up on Skogafoss and decided to have a quick pit stop and a cuppa. To our complete surprise it was practically empty so it would seem mad not to take a couple more photos with no one inContinue reading “Lava and glaciers”
Waterfall’s
I woke up very early this morning, no reason why, just did. Michael woke up early too so we decided to get up and be at breakfast for 7. Normal hotel breakfast, hot, cold, fruit, breads, juice and hot drinks. Suitably fed we packed our bags and headed off on The 1 to southern Iceland.Continue reading “Waterfall’s”
The Road Trip begins.
We checked out of our hotel at 9.30 and had a quick taxi ride to pick up our hire car, a VW Touareg SUV automatic. It’s huge but better to be safe on unfamiliar roads. A quick key fob battery change and we are off. A 10 minute drive then we join the 1 as theContinue reading “The Road Trip begins.”
Wedding Anniversary
Today was our 26th Wedding Anniversary. We should have been in Iceland last year to celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary so better late than never. After breakfast we were picked up by Arctic Adventures for our snorkelling experience in the Silfra Fissure. This is where the North America and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apartContinue reading “Wedding Anniversary”
Whale watching
Today was our whale watching trip. A brisk walk along to the harbour to pick up our tickets for Elding whale watching company. We set off at 9am and had staked a spot on the upper deck right at the front. There was a crew member who did a commentary about the company, boat, IcelandContinue reading “Whale watching”
Reykjavik
Today was our 1st full day in Reykjavik. Breakfast in the hotel was a bit manic. We had booking for 8 and I think so had the rest of the hotel guests did aswell. We ended up sharing our table with a lovely Indian man and his daughter on holiday from New Jersey. Breakfast offeringContinue reading “Reykjavik”
Glasgow to Reykjavik
We were up bright and early this morning to ensure we had plenty of time to check in. Full English breakfast including haggis was delicious. Then up to the room to finish packing. After juggling the bags multiple time we eventually checked out at 10. 2 minute walk to the terminal and through to departuresContinue reading “Glasgow to Reykjavik”
Travel day.
Today was travel day. We set off at 12, did a couple of errands dropping Easter cards off before heading along the A69 towards Hexham. We did a quick detour to Wheelbirks Palour for an ice cream, vanilla and Eton mess were chosen. We also saw some new lambs. Back on the A69 to CarlisleContinue reading “Travel day.”
The day before
It’s the day before we go and we’re struggling a bit with the blog, hopefully this shows up ready for the real thing
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