We saw many herds of reindeer today as we headed into the remote North Eastern part of Iceland. It was a long drive, but wow, it was worth it!

Then the beach

And the Wilderness Lodge. So cool! It’s an old farm that the company we are traveling with purchased a couple of years ago. They have a museum telling the story of life here, over the last century or so. It’s quiet, beautiful, and they even have a hot spring and a sauna!

Next, we journey to the Forest Bath and more.

We had a fabulous day! We visited huge glaciers, drove around in monster vehicles, and saw icebergs on the beach. It was a whirlwind that finished in the local pool hot tub!

The glaciers and ice cave were breathtaking. The best way to describe it is with photos.

On to the north coast!

We landed in Rekjavik within a half hour of each other, and whisked to our hotel, who kindly allowed us to check in early.

We tried to stay up all day, and did a pretty good job. We walked the downtown tourist district before giving in to sleepiness. We were down by 6 pm.

Day one around the Island

It was a whirlwind of a day! The rift between the N American and European plates was cool!

There were also some beautiful waterfalls

And some geysers!

It rained, it snowed, and we endured and had fun!

More today.

Thank you Michael, Mark, John, Randy, Shannon and Blythe for inspiring me to get back to my keyboard and to start logging my travels.

I am about to launch a 68 day trip to Iceland and then onward to Indonesia.

My travel companion in Iceland is Debby, my sister in law. We have committed to each other to travel together every year. Our last trip was more than a year ago…but anyway. We are going now! We are doing the “6 Day – Around Iceland Adventure Tour”.

This 6-day tour around Iceland’s Ring Road will give you a fantastic experience, showcasing a stunning
variety of landscapes in a short time. You’ll see majestic waterfalls, black sand beaches, immense glaciers,
and picturesque fjords, along with geothermal hot springs and dramatic volcanic terrain. From serene
fishing villages to vibrant northern cities, the journey lets you experience Iceland’s raw, unspoiled beauty.

You will get a chance to see everything from the famous Golden Circle to black volcanic beaches, the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
and some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. You’ll visit charming fishing villages, historical sites,
rugged lava fields, and enjoy stunning glacier views. Depending on the season, you might see the Northern
Lights in winter time, or witness sheep round-ups and bask under the midnight sun beams in summer.

Then, from Iceland, I say goodby to Debby and fly onward to Indonesia for a Goddess Retreat in Ubud. Here is a brief description of our retreat and it’s focus: