Jamie Thingelstad

We had some fun hiking companions on the trail today. 🐏

Family selfie at Kvernufoss!

Family selfie at Skógafoss!

While driving we wrote down words that we felt described Iceland well: Rugged, Dramatic, Varied, Simple, Windy, Rainy, Chilly, Rocky, and Volcanic.

Sunday, July 31st
Pleasant weather.

• Checked out Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
• Five hour glacier hike on Vatnajökull Glacier with Troll Expeditions.
• Gas station for refuel and lunch snacks.
• Quick visit to Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. Did not go all the way up. We were short on time and Jamie’s legs were spent.
• Dinner at Smiðjan Brugghús in Vík
• Get groceries at KR in Vik.
• Drive to The Garage to check-in. This place is amazing!

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Svartifoss. I love the columns in the rock.

We had an amazing time on the Zodiac tour in the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon today visiting the glacier and looking at icebergs. We even saw some seals!

Wonderful evening hike to Svartifoss.

Saturday, July 30th
Freaking cold and windy until 2p then really nice after that.

• Checked out of Fosshotel Vatnajökull.
• Drive to Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon.
• 1:10p Zodiac Tour was cancelled due to wind. Rebooked on 3:20p.
• Explored the Diamond Beach and played with ice pushed back onto the beach.
• Delicious lunch at Nailed It Fish & Chips. Really, really good!
• Zodiac Tour which was amazing!
• Check in to Foss Hotel Glacier Lagoon.
• Very nice dinner at Foss Hotel Restaurant.
• Hike up to Svartifoss Waterfall.
• Outdoor hot tub at hotel.

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Family selfie at Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon! 💙🇮🇸

Very good at this 3D Tetris game of packing the rental car.

Sticker on window in hotel.

Dear guest.
Please be advised that during strong winds the door can break.
Do not open unless urgent.

I ❤️ Iceland. 😊

Goðafoss.

Boat in Skjálfandi Bay on the Greenland Sea near Húsavík, Iceland.

We just wrapped up Day 7 of our Iceland 2022: Ring Road adventure. We are going counter-clockwise and are through the Northern areas and are now transitioning to the South. Iceland is amazing!

Friday, July 29th
Cool and Rain starting in afternoon.

• Start at Skarðás Country Cabins in Egilsstadir.
• Breakfast pastries at Fellabakarí.
• Visit Seyðisfjörður to see shops and town.
• Return to Ring Road and drive to Höfn along the ocean.
• Stop at Djúpivogur to get a Coke and the kids jumping time on Jumping Pillow.
• Early dinner at Íshúsið Pizzeria in Höfn.
• Check in at Fosshotel Vatnajökull.

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You come across some pretty wild vehicles in Iceland.