Wednesday, January 9, 2019

ICELAND Part I ~ Lífið er yndislegt

An Icelandic song that is sung during National Festival.
This is the first line in the lyrics....    
Á þessu ferðalagi fylgjumst við að        
On this journey we will accompany each other



Leaving Logan at 8pm landed us in Reykjavik at 6am Iceland time.  Most folks that visit Iceland head to the Blue Lagoon for a warm soak in geo thermal pools - throw on a little face mask and suck down a prosecco to start their day.

So began our day.  We gathered our bags and made our way to the bus, eyes groggy, seeking a spot for a cup of Joe.   The landscapes in Iceland are quite dramatic as is the wind.  Being in total darkness at this hour we were treated to the later and what Icelanders humorously refer to as "sideways" rain.  Our group consisted of seasoned travelers with a quest for adventure and always a smile.

With our cups in hand, coffee sloshing to and fro we found our seats and shoved off to the Blue Lagoon.

 In darkness the Blue Lagoon was an energizing experience.  I liken it to the broads of Lake Winnipesaukee on a windy, dark night!  We gathered with our fellow travelers and started on our
adventure together.  I have to say it was wonderful - the darkness, the warmth, the wind, the laughter, the masks......   It was like being a kid and feeling pure joy!

 Paula and Mike out on the deck -    Paula sharing a smile and a new hairstyle for Mike!
Thinking of a plan for the day.....     catch the earlier bus and head into Reykjavik 
 Walking the city streets, taking in the sights, observing as light begins to come into play.

I happened upon this window with the items on the windowsill catching my eye - especially the expression on the women pictured.  I love quirky and she had quirky written all over her!  I hesitated for a moment to take a photo and caught up with the group at the stop light.   We continued our explorations and later met up with our guide Oliver who would lead us on our adventure through Iceland.

 When I returned home I translated the meaning
lifid er yndislegt

life is wonderful



That it is!
That it is!

enjoy,

k

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