nICELAND

Well I knew it would be a bit cold here but I didn't expect the hurricane winds. The landscape is harsh: lava fields, rugged mountains, volcanoes, and a definite lack of trees. They have a couple jokes here we found hilarious if only because they are so true: 1. What do you do if you get lost in the woods in Iceland? Ans: Stand up. 2. What's a sunny day in Iceland? Ans: A day its not raining. But the cold winds and jagged rocks lend Iceland its unexpected beauty. There are waterfalls and rainbows galore. Moss grows on the black rocks. Geysers burst with warmth. Sheep wander freely. And then there are the geothermal hot spots.
The blue lagoon near the airport is one of the most famous hot springs. The water is a murky turquoise and it stays a steady 104F year round. We enjoyed the mineral masks and lazing around there for a day. Definitely one of the most relaxing experiences on this trip. This is one of the only places we have been that we just slowed down to a near stop. Staying at a fabulous B&B and drinking tea with the owners, making soups for dinner, and snuggling in the evening listening to the wind and rain. It has been a wonderful time and place to relax and reflect on the incredible journey we have made the last few months. While a vacation to Iceland is probably not everyones ideal relaxation spot, it was the perfect finish to a wonderful world tour.