Saturday, June 20, 2009
Trailhead 8
Our new tent is up and in effect. We are safely settled in at the Hamrar campsite just up the road from Akureyri. We are anticipating little sleep on this the shortest night of the year. We are just 1 degree and 21 minutes away from the arctic circle and are itching to soak ourselves in dew at 05.45 gmt tomorrow morning. Abrazos al sol!
On the road to Akureyri
After our 350 km drive from Reykjavík, we understand much better the legends of dragons, trolls and giants. The sinewy mountains, ridges and fjords need little imagination to bring them alive amidst the flowing waters and fields of green.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Keflavik
A good spot for a sandwich from Landslög and discussions of sculptures that personify the common things around us.
A trip to the construction site
Concrete and steel and six eyes of curiosity. A nearby junction for the vikings and their gods.
Monday, June 15, 2009
A Scenic Jog
Reykjavik Bay and the everpresent Mount Esja offer us a worthy backdrop for our exercises. Small pedal cranks take many revolutions to churn against the stiff breezes that remind us of the wild nature flowing within our home if but for a day.
Myndlistaskólinn
First day of art classes in Iceland. We are excited to add to your growth through the artistic elements of the culture that brews within the belly of this volcanic rock.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Mission Competion
The bathing pools beneath mountain runoff make for a great spot for snacking on crackers and sharing stories of our adventures in Iceland
Cintimani Rocks
The streams of Esja are a great test for technical gear and searching for the biggest splash as volcanic rocks find a new home in the midst of the gurgling brook.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
A parade in Reykjavík
What was the occasion? Maybe 6pm on a Tuesday!
Skál
Sunday, June 07, 2009
We are on the move
Not exactly the depression era, but we are certainly loaded down with luggage on our way to Iceland for a summer of adventure.
