Not a ton to say about today; it was a good day, just focused on only one large hike. This is also the earliest night, by far, that I’ve been tucked into my AirBnB for the evening. And I’m ok with that; partly because it’s cold and raining now, partly because my body is tired,... Continue Reading →
I feel like I didn’t accomplish much today. As I knew was coming, the weather turned and it was a much colder and rainy day. I’m getting sick of waking up puffy. I think all the AirBnBs have down bedding for warmth and between that and the seasonal spring allergies here I have looked like... Continue Reading →
It was nice to wake up and not be freezing today. Finally having a place with a heater was quite a treat. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable but I still slept like a rock; I’m making sure to knock myself out nice and proper this trip. Before hitting the road I took advantage of... Continue Reading →
I slept great last night! I never did get a heat source going but the bedding was warm and cozy. Though I did almost kill myself coming down the spiral staircase to use the compostable toilet in the middle of the night. I was too tired to get around to planning my day before falling... Continue Reading →
Nine months ago I fell in love with this country. Well, if you want to get technical, first I crashed a car here in under 45 minutes and wanted to lose my shit and get back on a plane and leave right away... BUT I kept my shit together and by the next day the... Continue Reading →
I slept well last night and woke up naturally nice and early. I had considered going back to Kerid Crater but with an hour drive each way I decided that I didn't really feel like venturing that far; I only had a few hours before I wanted to head to the airport. I did some... Continue Reading →
I completed the Ring Road today - that's right, I drove around the entire island of Iceland in seven days. According to my Garmin I have driven and hiked a combined 1,512.26 miles in the last seven days. Damn I'm good. And, ladies and gentlemen, the car is still fully intact! It was dreary, cold,... Continue Reading →
I had intentions of either taking a small hike or maybe playing nine holes of golf before hitting the road this morning but it was a dreary cold morning and neither of those ideas sounded good to me. So I just hit the road instead. The nice BS restaurant about 20 minutes down the road... Continue Reading →
The festival in Akureyri went on well into the wee hours of the morning last night; right outside my apartment window. And of course, I had to be up early. My day started with the Akureyri airport and a flight to Grimsey Island, where I would officially cross the arctic divide. I wasn't sure how... Continue Reading →
I was not a fan of the farmhouse. I did not sleep amazing there and found the place downright creepy. I got up and ready and hit the road quickly this morning, I never even stopped to take a picture or look around the entire property. I was ready to get out. I drove down... Continue Reading →
