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Reflections On Iceland

icebergs at jokusarlon iceland
Now that a long-time dream has been fulfilled, what are my reflections on Iceland?

First of all, it exceeded my expectations. Pictures can only do so much, but the beauty of Iceland is truly out of this world. And one that must be experienced in one’s lifetime. Where would you be able to find mountains, volcanoes, glaciers, lava fields, continental ridges, lush green grass, mud pools, geysers, the greenest grass and other natural wonders in one place?

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One Day In Keflavik

monsters and men exhibit at icelandic museum of rock n' roll keflavik
One day in Keflavik turned out to be not enough for all the things I wanted to see and do. Another case of eyes are bigger than the stomach, I overestimated just how long it takes to get to where I’d like to go and then the time needed to enjoy the attraction.

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Insta-Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Wall

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Traveling Iceland’s South Coast: Jökulsárlón

holding up a piece of iceberg at Jökulsárlón
Only a trip back to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon would get me up at an ungodly hour without any complaints. And after breakfast, we must have arrived at the beach just before 8am. The black sand beach and luminous milky white and blue-tinted icebergs felt mysterious and otherworldly this early in the morning. Littering the beach are the remnants of the icy giants. Definitely a different flavour than viewing the lagoon during the golden hour. Both times are beautiful beyond belief and truly worth seeing at least once.

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