July 1, 2021 Hafnir, we began today’s journey to the location on the Reykjanes Peninsula with remains of a settlement from the 9th century as well as an anchor from a ghost ship that drifted ashore in 1881.

Garður and Keflavík Today we met Óli and Arnbjörn, a father son duo of Icelandic spectacularism. Yes, I just made up that word and it’s perfect for these two amazing human beings. Together, they comprise GeoCamp Iceland. Björn (Short for Arnbjörn) is an educator at a school in Keflavik changing…

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.