Awarm welcome to Iceland

Trip Start Jul 25, 2011

Trip End Sep 15, 2011

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Hilton Reykjavik Nordica Reykjav�k

Flag of Iceland Reykjavík, Iceland
Friday, September 2, 2011

Friday 2 September.
After an incident free flight we land at Keflavik Airport. The 40 km bus trip to Reykjavik provided us with a clear view of a barren and treeless landscape. As we got closer to the capital the housing appeared bland and concrete grey with the occasional brightly coloured red, yellow or green roof. The architecture lacked variation beyond the boxy look with all windows much the same size. There was an appearance of cleanliness. The temperature is a pleasant but unexpected 16 degrees.

We are staying on the top floor at the Hilton with a lovely view overlooking the bay and surrounding mountains. Momentarily the excitement of arrival is dampened by a check of the football results but Stephen will move on! We head for down town Reykjavik in search of dinner

Annette admires a sunset

. We chose not to try the roast puffin or whale steak on this occasion but will keep an eye out for these culinary delights as we circumvent this, the 16^th biggest island in the world and only Madagascar, Britain and Cuba are larger independent island states. We settle for a 7840 kroner meal of
    2 x dalu
    1 x Braukaf
    1 x letta.portskur
    1 x Sjavarrettapasta

Any guesses as to what we ate. See pics for clues. A stroll along the water front concluded our first day in Iceland. We are excited about the coming 10 days.

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View from Hotel in Reykjavik	View of down town Reykjavik from hotel	Downtown Reykjavik	Enjoying the local brew
Stephen -Sjavarrettapasta	Annette - letta.portskur	First meal bill,we trust them	Village taken from the air
Rejkvakvik Opera house	Sunsetting on a Viking!	View from Hotel in Reykjavik

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Comments

Anita on

Thank you for sending this interesting travel log. I have just read a book set in Iceland and knew of the city Rejkvakvik but how to pronounce it? Rather bland city but what else could it be considering the climate and possibly economic state of the country. Looking forward to more from this country. Have fun.

Tineke on

Thanks once again for the blog,always enjoy them.Know that you will not be able to send many more. Lovely to hear your voice and to know that all is well.
Love to you both, keep safe. Mum.

Sue and Martin on

Good to hear from you and to know that you arrived safely. Great to hear about Iceland - I don't actually know anyone who has ever been there! See you when you get back. Have a good time.
Love Martin and Sue