Monday, June 23, 2014

Today is our last day in Iceland... I had so much fun on the trip and I'm very sad that we have to leave tomorrow. I now have so many great memories as well as new friends. I can't wait to get home to make my book of all my pictures!

Sunday, June 22, 2014

We were able to finally go horseback riding today on the beautiful Icelandic horses. I had so much fun trotting and galloping on my horse as well as seeing all the pretty sights. In the afternoon we were separated back into our groups and were able to go around the city to take pictures, have snacks, and buy gifts. 
Yesterday we woke up bright and early to go out on a whale watching tour. I was excited but skeptical that we would really see a whale. However, only 15 minutes into the trip we saw our first whale! I was happy to see one so soon but it quickly went underwater... Later we were able to encounter a blue whale, the biggest animal one the planet, which was very rare. We also saw a lot of puffins flying along past the boat. After whale watching we went down to a river with fossil in it. We ate lunch there and two dogs were very excited to play with us. After lunch we went to a beautiful waterfall that was very powerful and a crater with very blue water and snow.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

This morning we went on a hike around a mountain to visit a viking village. The hike was veryyy long but it was worth it. It was so beautiful! We walked along the coast line following a sheep path. Once we finally got to the village everyone was so relived. The village was made for a movie five years ago but was never used. However, we were told that in the next year a movie would be filmed there.
Today was our first day in Hofn. In the morning we went into a fishing museum and were able to learn more about the fishing industry as well as the surrounding area. In the afternoon we were separated into groups of four and were able to go off on our own and tour the city. We saw many beautiful sights such as the mountains and glacier and also met an amazing artist and learned about her life and family.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

The past two days we have been camping in tents near the biggest glacier in Europe. We took a hike across the glacier yesterday and it was beautiful! We were able to see all the land around us and all the beautiful colors and designs of the glacier. Today we got on zodiac boats and headed right up to the wall of a glacier. It was located in a beautiful bay filled with icebergs that eventually would make it past the black sand beach and into the ocean which we also saw.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Today we left Reykjavik and went out into the beautiful terrain. On our way to our camp site we stopped at a geyser, a waterfall, and many other places to take pictures. The landscape is like nothing I have seen before, it is spectacular. I can't wait to go camping in a tent tomorrow and visit many other beautiful places.
Yesterday we went on a bike tour through the city. We learned about the city and we got to see a lot of beautiful sights. Later we took a city bus to a local Viking festival. I got to meet a lot of Vikings as well as learn many things from our National Geographic photographer Gian Luca.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Day 2 Cathedral

Today we went to the Cathedral in Reykjavik and walked around the city. We were able to go up to the top of the tower and take beautiful pictures of the surrounding city, ocean, and snowy mountain tops across the water.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Reykjavik Day 1

This morning we finally arrived in Iceland! We went to Blue Lagoon straight from the airport and we swam in the hot springs. After that we walked along the water side to lunch and were able to take many pictures. We also got to spend some time taking pictures of the locals and learning a little about them.

Monday, June 9, 2014

It's the day before we leave for Iceland and we are making a collage of pictures that describe us. Can't wait until were there so I can take some amazing pictures!

Friday, June 6, 2014

Iceland here I come!!



Iceland here I come!

We leave to go to Reykjavik, Iceland on Tuesday. I will be blogging about my experiences during my two week trip throughout Iceland. I will be taking a lot of pictures and learning about Iceland. I am so excitedd!!