Land of Fire and Ice

I recently had the opportunity to visit Iceland. This stunning country is blessed with so much natural beauty. We started in Reykjavik, which is the capitol and largest city in the country, and spent several days exploring the city. Outside of Reykjavik, we visited the magnificent Gullfoss Falls, a thermal area with steaming pools and erupting geyser, and stood in the gap of two diverging tectonic plates.

 

From Reykjavik, circumvented this island nation. Each part of the country was beautiful and held its own special treasures, but one of our favorites was the northern coast, specifically, the town of Akureyri. This charming town provided a convenient jumping off point to visit the stunning Goðafoss Falls and the well preserved Laufas Turf Houses. The town itself was a gem. It had a pedestrian street lined with quaint shops, a stunning church, amazing botanical gardens, and great views of the fjord.

 

We feel very fortunate to have been able to take this trip during such an uncertain time for travel. Iceland is a fascinating land of unparalleled beauty, created and shaped by volcanoes, glaciers, and the countless waterfalls that occur as a result of winter snow and glacial melt. I’ve always dreamed of visiting the land of fire and ice, and even though travel was a little more challenging than usual, the country exceeded my expectations and it was worth the additional effort.