August 2005. We planned a trip to Sweden, but Dave discovered that if you fly on IclandAir, you could have a free layover (for up to several days) in Iceland. So, that's what we did! Here is Dave at Iceland's most notable monument in Reykajavik. 
We went to the top of the monument and enjoyed a spectacular view of this charming city.
There are actually a lot of things to do in Iceland. And Whale Watching is one of them! Here we are on our whale-watching boat. A little chilly, but a ton of fun!
And you can't visit Iceland without visiting the Blue Lagoon, located ~35 minutes outside of town. 
There are several thermal swimming pools and it is filled with silica-rich water and temperatures of ~100 degrees. It's AWESOME!!!!
Here is an overview of the Blue Lagoon.
Verdict: Iceland (page 325 1000 Places to See Before You Die) is an absolute must-do! I loved it, loved it, loved it. There are things here that you can see and experience unlike anywhere else in the world. So, next time you're enroute to Europe..... stop in Iceland!
Good to know about the lay-overs. Making a mental note.
ReplyDeleteDefinately a must see. The Blue Lagoon was amazing, despite naked Europeans in the locker room.
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