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Day 9: Blue Lagoon 2008-07-17 10:21:45 It has been nine days of intense traveling. Droved over 1500km since the round-the-island trip began, we finally went back to where we started – Reykjavík . We drove around the town, visiting touristy places like Tjornin (the lake), Hallgrimskirkaja (the church) and along the coastline.TjorninHallgrimskirkajaReykjavík city from aboveWe had one of the best lunch in Iceland in the city center in Read more:Lagoon
Day 8: Horse Riding 2008-07-17 10:11:35 Iceland horses are very cute and have 5 distinct gaits (步法) instead of the normal 3. And I was riding one today. In fact, it’s my first time riding a horse. I would say it is a pretty cool experience as the horse gal-lop up and down over the mountains and across the stream. But as it goes faster, it was pretty uncomfortable (because it would then turn bumpy). I wonder how the horse riders ca Read more:Horse
, Riding
Day 7: Lake Flies 2008-07-17 10:11:25 More driving today as we completed 2/3 of our round-the-island journey by traveling over 1000km from the starting point. Our first stop was Mývatn (米湖), a highly popular lake in Iceland. You would not miss its special feature the moment you step out of the car - flies. These flies are important to the ecosystem by providing food for birds and fishes so we were asked not to harm them (and just Read more:Flies
Day 6: It's Snow! 2008-07-17 10:11:09 Our round-the-island journey resumed after a brief stay at Höfn where we had the closest contact with the glacier’s tongue. Ordinary motors cannot climb up the pretty inclined bumpy roads up the mountain. So we transferred to a 4WD jeep which took us all the way up to 1.3km above sea level. The journey was not comfortable at all given the rocky gravel or snowy roads.
A special note: This is my
Day 3: Photos, photos, photos 2008-07-17 08:11:55 I can't deny that 'pictures worth thousands words' for today as we walked around the island to capture the vivid landscape through the lends of my camera. Imaging myself living in this heaven-like environment, there wouldn't be such word as stress in my dictionary.
Eating Ice-cream in Iceland
Our lunch: Lamb sausages
Trying to be professional
Isn't it gorgeous? It was pity that we didn't have ti Read more:photos
Day 5: Glacier Lagoon 2007-09-08 22:36:29 Continuing on Route 1 heading east, we left Vik after taking a few photos of the fabulous scenery around. Here's one:This is VikA damaged bridge near highwayAs we stopped by Jökulsárlón, it was the first time in Iceland we had a chance to see (closely) or even touch ice. We took a boat tour and traveled in the lagoon which is full of melting ice berg which later on flows into the sea. It was co Read more:Lagoon
Day 1: Departure & Chaos 2007-09-06 07:38:26 Left Hong Kong early in the morning at 0735 on board Qantas flight no. QF 029 to London Heathrow. Before boarding in HKIAThe on-flight entertainment was impressive with large variety of latest blockbusters available on demand. Qantas has been very considerate handing out snacks and fruits during the 13 hours flight. Managing to get some sleep, the 9862km journey passed swiftly.In-flight breakfastS Read more:Chaos
, Departure
Day 4: Geysir, Gullfoss and Vik 2007-09-06 06:18:11 The day starts with a typical continental breakfast giving us a fresh and energizing start. We picked up our 7-person car hired from Atak (which would accompany us for the coming 6 days) and left the capital (don't worry, we would be back in 6 days). Like many other countries with cross-country highways, finding our way on monotonous roads can be very difficult. Luckily, we rent a GPS device which
Day 2: Welcome to Iceland 2007-09-05 09:21:34 Despite the chaotic arrival day, our 'real' trip to Iceland
has been pretty impressive so far. Stepping out of the airport of Reykjavik, a chilled breeze blew gently on my face, seeming to welcome me to one of the northest countries in the world.Reykjavik Airport Our first stop in Iceland is an island called Vestmannaeyjar (3 hours ship from Reykjavik) famous for its characteristic bird called 'Pu Read more:Welcome
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