Keflavik is a charming town that ranges from isolated living communities to full on urban/coastal life. Yesterday I ventured on a walk to explore on my own and today, Jennifer arrived and we explored together. Keflavik is home to many rock stars of Iceland and subsequently, the Museum of Rock…

Circumnavigation of Iceland comes to completion today — huzzah! But the expedition is only about half way complete — even bigger HUZZAH! Today, the morning began at a lava tunnel named Raufarhólshellir in the south of Iceland. Safety equipment was necessary in case of falling rocks or collapsing tunnel walls…

If ever a word were created to describe Iceland, it was ‘magical’. Truly every location in this country is spectacular, bringing moments of awe, reflection, and wonder every moment. Last night, I connected with an educator in Florida who recently purchased and read my book. Today, I decided that I…

This morning, we revisited Jokulsarlon and the experience drastically contrasted yesterday’s adventure. The harsh wind was no longer present, the sun shone and the magic of the glacial icebergs took on new behaviors, shapes, and characteristics.

Today began with an exploration of Djupivogur, a town on the east coast of Iceland. It is famous for an art installation of granite eggs representing all of the species of birds who nest in Iceland.

For a day that felt like it would never end, every turn something new and exciting and so magically “Iceland”, if you would have asked me yesterday — I would not have been so enthusiastic about what the day would hold. Okay, let me explain — the route on Ring…

This morning began with Goðafoss, a beautiful and powerful waterfall.

As I hit the road early this morning, the first observation was lava dikes in the side of a mountain! Check them out here:

Quotes of the day: “You have a scientific way of approaching everything you do” This was said to me by an airport transportation porter. I noticed as I worked my way through the baggage claim area, testing protocols, and getting ready to wait for transport that this man was watching…