Okay say it with me again now, "Aww, they're so cute!"
Today will be a lot of driving, but our first stop for the day is the striking Goðafoss waterfall (The waterfall of the gods).
The Goðafoss waterfall is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland. The water of the river Skjálfandafljót falls from a height of 12 meters over a…
The history of the waterfall is connected to the conversion of Icelanders to Christianity. Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði, the country's law speaker, decided that the…
Goðafoss Waterfall is among the most popular waterfalls in Iceland and is popularly termed as “mini Niagara.”
Ken and Sharon stop for a picture in front of the dazzling Goðafoss Waterfall.
A wide and horseshoe-shaped rock divides Goðafoss into two main sections. The flow of water was increased the day we visited so we saw several smaller…
A view from downstream of Goðafoss as the Skjálfandafljót river contiues spilling over rocks as it flows.
Whimbrels are classic waders, or ‘shorebirds’ in North American terminology, with their long, thin legs and beaks. Forty percent of breeding pairs nest in…
A cruise ship can be seen docked in Akureyri as we make our way around the bay to visit this quaint settlement.
The Hörgársveit mountains tower over Akureyri as we circle the bay to arrive in town.
A visit to The Christmas Garden will transport you into the realms of Christmas – only a 10 minute drive from Akureyri.
Though there are many traditions in Iceland, connected with Christmas, the Yule Lads (13) are what fascinates our visitors the most, along with Gryla and…
The first one to arrive is Sheep-Cot Clod, and then Gully Gawk, followed by Shorty, and then Ladle Licker. Next in line are Pot Scraper, then Bowl Licker, Door…
During the Advent, the Icelandic Yule Lads will slip small presents in children's shoes, placed on the windowsill in their bedroom (or a potato, if the children…
On the thirteenth day of Christmas, Candle Beggar, trailing behind his brothers, disappears up to the mountains again and the Icelanders light a bonfire to…
Here you could peek into Gryla's (th mother of the Icelandic Yule Lads) cave.
Sharon poses next to Gryla in downtown Akureyri.
Akureyri is considered the capital of Northern Iceland and is the second largest city in Iceland behind Reykjavik. It is also know for it's unique stoplights.
Vididalsa River, a famous salmon river, makes its way up north, and in this very spot, needs to overcome a drop, which is today known as Vididalsa River, a…
