Tag: iceland

Photographing Vik’s Dyrhólaey Lighthouse (& the Mystical Sea Cliff it Stands On).

February 25, 2017

In Iceland, the late sunrise during the winter is both a blessing and a curse. Today it was a blessing, as we were able to indulge in a much-needed lie-in and still drive an hour to Vik’s Dyrhólaey lighthouse before the sun lifted above the horizon.  We were the first car to arrive. There were many times … More Photographing Vik’s Dyrhólaey Lighthouse (& the Mystical Sea Cliff it Stands On).

Ice Cave Tour – How it Turned into A Glacier Walk… And Why I’m Not a Big Fan of Tour Groups.

February 17, 2017

Because of the unpredictable nature of Iceland’s weather, our plan to see the crystal blue ice cave, Crystal Cave, at Vatnajökull glacier (Europe’s largest glacier to be exact) was thwarted. A few days before we arrived into Iceland, there was terrible rain. So much rain, in fact, that some of the ice caves flooded. Unfortunately, … More Ice Cave Tour – How it Turned into A Glacier Walk… And Why I’m Not a Big Fan of Tour Groups.

Reykjavik

February 17, 2017

REYKJAVIK – I found Iceland’s capital to be clean and compact. There’s a quaint, charming feel one gets when wandering about that creates an instant good mood.  We found the architecture to be modern and colorful, with some historical pieces contrasting nicely throughout the town. Hallgrimskirkja church is one of those pieces. Known for having … More Reykjavik