þakgil

Bathed in afternoon sun, we searched for small pebbles in the shadows of the tall rocks.

Cereal in a Cave

Þakgil. A tough name to pronounce, but a wonder of nature conceived. Despite the adventures toiled on its 14k of mountainous roads, we enjoyed the jagged peaks around us, the midnight seranade of icelandic melodies and perhaps most of all - breakfast in a cave. Now hopefully we can make it out of here on our spare tire!

Trailhead 8

Our new tent is up and in effect. We are safely settled in at the Hamrar campsite just up the road from Akureyri. We are anticipating little sleep on this the shortest night of the year. We are just 1 degree and 21 minutes away from the arctic circle and are itching to soak ourselves in dew at 05.45 gmt tomorrow morning. Abrazos al sol!

On the road to Akureyri

After our 350 km drive from Reykjavík, we understand much better the legends of dragons, trolls and giants. The sinewy mountains, ridges and fjords need little imagination to bring them alive amidst the flowing waters and fields of green.

Keflavik

A good spot for a sandwich from Landslög and discussions of sculptures that personify the common things around us.

A trip to the construction site

Concrete and steel and six eyes of curiosity. A nearby junction for the vikings and their gods.

A Scenic Jog

Reykjavik Bay and the everpresent Mount Esja offer us a worthy backdrop for our exercises. Small pedal cranks take many revolutions to churn against the stiff breezes that remind us of the wild nature flowing within our home if but for a day.

Image Zoology

Whiling the time away as you help drop off brothers at the art school - Myndlistaskólinn. Girafa, topo, pescado, ratoncitos...

Mission Competion

The bathing pools beneath mountain runoff make for a great spot for snacking on crackers and sharing stories of our adventures in Iceland

A break!

Taking a quick break on the side of Esja. A rocky stream bed is our traveling partner as we ascend toward the waterfalls.

A parade in Reykjavík

What was the occasion? Maybe 6pm on a Tuesday!

Skál

William on his way to Iceland

The Cantrell caravan is on the loose in BOS.

Adventures to Target

Our littlest one was ever so eager to join for a pre-Iceland trip to Target. We are looking forward to our Sunday jaunt across the atlantic - well at least most of the way.