This was the 4 X 4 vehicle we used on the off road tour of Iceland. Excuse the black lines on the edges. It was raining so hard the automatic lens cover got wet and wouldn't fully open. |
As we drove away from the port we spotted this KFC sign which read, "Svoogott." Could that translate to "so good? |
Few tress grow in Iceland, most of which were destroyed during volcanic activity millennium ago. |
Iceland felt barren in parts. We could only imagine what winter would be like. No thanks. |
The view of Reykjavik from atop a high hill that we reached off road. Lots of bouncing! |
Another view of Reykjavik in the rain, fog and clouds. |
Final view of Reykjavik from our high vantage point. |
It was raining hard when we took this photo of three fat or fluffy sheep. |
Had it been a sunny day, a rarity in Iceland. It is clear or mostly clear only 14% of the days year round. For the weather in Iceland, please click here. |
Geothermal activity in Iceland is unbelievable. See this link for more information. The country/island of Iceland uses this energy to heat their homes and as a source of power in many other aspects. |
He shared many stories about Iceland with us including the fact that the island is a geothermal hot spot, considering the world's most active volcano lies therein.
In many areas the steam rose from the ground due to the activity of the tectonic plates. Overall, Iceland is an island where earthquakes and volcano eruptions are expected. |
Evidence of volcanic activity is everywhere is everywhere in the terrain. |
Many of the hills are covered in green vegetation in summer and snow in the winters. |
Please click here for more information on Icelandic horses. |
After the first few hours on the tour, we stopped at a local shop for a break. This light fixtures are certainly appropriate for Iceland. |
I caught Tom off guard at the shop. He was actually very cheerful. |
Us girls are picky about photos we share. Had Tom not badgered me, I wouldn't have posted this one. |
While we were in the river. This reminded us of crossing over rivers and creeks when to rode from the Masai Mara in Kenya to Tanzania to see the tail end of the Great Migration a year ago October. |
While we were moving fast on the river after Tom wiped off the window for me. |
For a minute we were on land only to return to the river moment later. |
After we left the river, we headed back to the highway to return to Reykjavik. Tomorrow, we'll share better photos of the city. |
Photo from one year ago today, September 9, 2013:
Dining out at Sails Restaurant in Diani Beach, Kenya. This platter was for Tom only. For details of the date, please click here. |
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