The day started cold. Netto purchases
In Egilsstadir, East Iceland, then John
Drove westwards through the misty mountains. Less
Visibility than ever, but on
We drove to Dettifoss, its torrents down
Over the otherworldly edges - it
Was very Lord of the Rings, very Tolkien
Continued to Lake Myvatn, but it
Was somewhat disappointing (though not shit)
Bubbling pools, fumaroles, hot spas, places
You don't see anywhere, but in Iceland
They are quite frequent. Blue skies brightly lit
The approach to Akureyri. Some beers
It's still light at 2 - it's already dawn!!
Tue 7 June
Friday, 10 June 2016
3581 - Iceland Day 5
Began the day in South East of Iceland
At a small town called Hofn (means 'Harbour')
I was driving today, and I drove round
The Icelandic east coast, and enjoyed the
Scenery, blue water, fjords, further
We drove, reached Egilsstadir before long
Then drove through snow / cloud to Seydhisfjordur
Back over the mountains, and then along
The lakeside to Hengifoss - water slung
Violently downwards, alarming, I found
It, potentially life-threatening, however
We survived, had a meal, then Icelandair
Hotel bar was the best place remaining
In Egilsstadir to buy a few rounds
Mon 6 June
At a small town called Hofn (means 'Harbour')
I was driving today, and I drove round
The Icelandic east coast, and enjoyed the
Scenery, blue water, fjords, further
We drove, reached Egilsstadir before long
Then drove through snow / cloud to Seydhisfjordur
Back over the mountains, and then along
The lakeside to Hengifoss - water slung
Violently downwards, alarming, I found
It, potentially life-threatening, however
We survived, had a meal, then Icelandair
Hotel bar was the best place remaining
In Egilsstadir to buy a few rounds
Mon 6 June
3580 - Iceland Day 4
Today, after a chat with Georgia Girl
At Menam Guesthouse, Selfoss, in South West
Iceland, John drove the 4 wheel drive near all
Along the south coast, starting from Selfoss
Then further west to Smoky Valley, rest
(For me) in a hot river, on a hike
Into the hills - then hundreds of miles east
As far as Hofn (which means Harbour), like,
Running on empty, man... Filled up, but spike
In prices at the seafood place - we've well
Overspent, 40 quid wine bottle!! Best
We forget! Loved the black sand beach at Vik
Also passed volcano Eyjafjallajokull
And Vatnajokull glacier. Most impressed!
Sun 5 June
At Menam Guesthouse, Selfoss, in South West
Iceland, John drove the 4 wheel drive near all
Along the south coast, starting from Selfoss
Then further west to Smoky Valley, rest
(For me) in a hot river, on a hike
Into the hills - then hundreds of miles east
As far as Hofn (which means Harbour), like,
Running on empty, man... Filled up, but spike
In prices at the seafood place - we've well
Overspent, 40 quid wine bottle!! Best
We forget! Loved the black sand beach at Vik
Also passed volcano Eyjafjallajokull
And Vatnajokull glacier. Most impressed!
Sun 5 June
3579 - Iceland Day 3
Not as sunny as yesterday, but still
Pleasant enough today. We hired a car
A 4 wheel drive 'Dacia Duster' - a while
Spent at Sixt, West Reykjavik, start of tour
Drove out of the capital, towards the
So-called 'Golden Circle' - first, Thingvellir
Tectonic plates, Europe, North America
Next on the tourist trail, went to Geysir
Steaming and bubbling pools, I loved Strokkur
Got caught in its outpouring - what a thrill!
Some great pix. Next Gullfoss, eye-opener
Massive waterfall... Drove to Selfoss, here
We booked a room and then had a Thai meal
Then a few pints in a late hotel bar
Sat 4 June
Pleasant enough today. We hired a car
A 4 wheel drive 'Dacia Duster' - a while
Spent at Sixt, West Reykjavik, start of tour
Drove out of the capital, towards the
So-called 'Golden Circle' - first, Thingvellir
Tectonic plates, Europe, North America
Next on the tourist trail, went to Geysir
Steaming and bubbling pools, I loved Strokkur
Got caught in its outpouring - what a thrill!
Some great pix. Next Gullfoss, eye-opener
Massive waterfall... Drove to Selfoss, here
We booked a room and then had a Thai meal
Then a few pints in a late hotel bar
Sat 4 June
3578 - Iceland Day 2
The weather's great - almost unbroken sun
In Iceland! First full day in Reykjavik
I wore my coat but mainly put it in
My bag. It was quite warm, we walked quite quick
But even on the beach at Nautholsvik
I was fine. We got lucky with blue skies
Who would have thought we'd get a tan, afflict
Ourselves in that way, way up here? Surprise -
But a good one! Discovered the town's highs
And lows, and finished off with pints all drunk
The Dubliner, and Hurrah Bar, we stuck
To loyally, because of happy hour price
Tomorrow, the driving will have begun
Golden Circle, and all that's Icelandic!
Fri 3 June
In Iceland! First full day in Reykjavik
I wore my coat but mainly put it in
My bag. It was quite warm, we walked quite quick
But even on the beach at Nautholsvik
I was fine. We got lucky with blue skies
Who would have thought we'd get a tan, afflict
Ourselves in that way, way up here? Surprise -
But a good one! Discovered the town's highs
And lows, and finished off with pints all drunk
The Dubliner, and Hurrah Bar, we stuck
To loyally, because of happy hour price
Tomorrow, the driving will have begun
Golden Circle, and all that's Icelandic!
Fri 3 June
3577 - Iceland Day 1
A peaceful day at home watching TV
Til the time came to head to Manchester
With bags on the train, coat too hot for me
In the afternoon sun. We drank two beers
Then train to airport, had beer and water
There, then the delayed flight to Reykjavik
Some great views of Iceland seen from the air
Of glaciers huge and white - quite fantastic
Touched down at Keflavik. Bus got us quick
To Reykjavik, soon found the small place we
Have booked for two nights, then went out for a
Midnight ramble, found bars still open. Trick
Of the mind, or is it really really
Still light at 1 am? It is, for sure!
2 June
Til the time came to head to Manchester
With bags on the train, coat too hot for me
In the afternoon sun. We drank two beers
Then train to airport, had beer and water
There, then the delayed flight to Reykjavik
Some great views of Iceland seen from the air
Of glaciers huge and white - quite fantastic
Touched down at Keflavik. Bus got us quick
To Reykjavik, soon found the small place we
Have booked for two nights, then went out for a
Midnight ramble, found bars still open. Trick
Of the mind, or is it really really
Still light at 1 am? It is, for sure!
2 June
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
3576 - Bags of fun
Excitement mounts, last day in work complete
Soon as I got home, I started to pack
Just as well, as I mustn't make us late
Tomorrow. John arrives at midday. Stick
My clothes in his big bag, to keep the knack
Of travelling light maintained for one more trip
A small shoulder bag sufficing to stack
In the overhead plane compartment, nip
Around Iceland easy and light of step
I also cleaned my bedroom again - neat
And tidy, more than for years now. Stuff's stashed
In the outside cupboard in bin bags. Keep
It there now the balcony's former wet
Sagging roof's replastered. Storage is back!
Soon as I got home, I started to pack
Just as well, as I mustn't make us late
Tomorrow. John arrives at midday. Stick
My clothes in his big bag, to keep the knack
Of travelling light maintained for one more trip
A small shoulder bag sufficing to stack
In the overhead plane compartment, nip
Around Iceland easy and light of step
I also cleaned my bedroom again - neat
And tidy, more than for years now. Stuff's stashed
In the outside cupboard in bin bags. Keep
It there now the balcony's former wet
Sagging roof's replastered. Storage is back!
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