I was very fortunate that I was able to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) for a whole hour. To try and describe the Lights is very difficult, because there isn\u2019t anything that compares. They suddenly just appear, a glow, which \u2018dances\u2019. They move all over the place and constantly change in size and appearance. They need to be on everyone\u2019s bucket list – they are simply beautiful.<\/p>\n I hadn\u2019t really heard much about the food in Iceland before except that it was rather expensive. They are in fact known for their seafood and lamb, and I had the best food I have ever had there. I wish there were restaurants like that in London, because the meat was so tender. We ate at Mar and the Seafood Grill, both of which I would highly recommend. For more atmosphere I would pick the Seafood Grill and sit in front of the kitchen. In regard to price, if you have a budget you can stick to it, you may just have to have one course instead of two or three, but it is worth it.<\/p>\n In Iceland at this time of year the sun doesn\u2019t rise until about 10:30am. I don\u2019t know how they do it, I’d never to be able to get up and be at work when it is still so dark. Before the sun rises you have a twilight period, where everything becomes a very light blue. I have never seen a sunrise with such a vast range of colours.\u00a0 It is also the best light to take some stunning photos in.<\/p>\n I was able to see where the Eurasian tectonic plate met the North American plate, which was unreal. The landscape is vast and there are a lot of volcanoes, which have shaped the land. As you travel throughout Iceland the landscape drastically changes, but it is stunning at the same time.<\/p>\n Snowmobiling is an adrenaline experience and one where you don\u2019t want any cameras to be around. To get to the snowmobiles you are transported in an old military truck across the Glacier, which is very exciting. On arrival, you have to put a boiler suit on top of your other clothes, as well as a balaclava, a helmet and shoe protectors. They\u00a0certainly keep you warm, but moving is a little restricted. The snowmobiles were very easy to drive and the added bonus was that the handlebars were heated so your hands couldn\u2019t get cold. This was an additional feature on our tour – if you have the option to add it on too, go for it.<\/p>\n I saw the Gullfoss waterfall just as the sun was setting. As you walk down towards it, you can\u2019t actually see the waterfall, just hear it. It isn\u2019t until you turn the corner that you can see it, and it is such a shock to see the sheer size of the waterfall. In winter it is surrounded by snow and ice which I think added to its beauty. Prepare to be stunned.<\/p>\n I saw the Strokkur geyser, which has reportedly been around since 1789. It explodes every seven to eight minutes and is truly fascinating to watch. You can see the water begin to bubble and somewhat pulse, right before it explodes. When the geyser does erupt it is predominately steam rather than water. You could stand there for hours watching it erupt.<\/p>\n On the final day I unfortunately woke up to a very extreme storm, which even cancelled flights. Additionally this meant that the whale watching tour that I was supposed to go on was equally cancelled. However, this turned out to be a blessing; instead I bounced from caf\u00e9 to caf\u00e9 and it gave me a real opportunity to look around Reykjavik. The caf\u00e9s were so cool; for much of the day I stayed in one called Laundromat, which has a definite American feel to it, and\u00a0in the basement you could also do your laundry. Once I had breakfast they didn\u2019t pester me\u00a0to order more or to leave; I simply sat there and read my book and people watched for hours.<\/p>\n Everyone was so friendly in Iceland, always smiling and saying good morning or afternoon. In the caf\u00e9 or bar people were always chatting to you and sharing experiences about Iceland. They just couldn\u2019t do enough for you.<\/p>\n I had an incredible few days in this amazing country, and I can\u2019t wait to go back and see even more of it, especially the volcanoes.<\/p>\n Have you ever been to Iceland? Have you seen or experienced any of the attractions above? We want to hear about your trip!<\/p>\n Amy<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Last weekend I had the very fortunate experience of being taken to Iceland for my birthday. I was only there for three full days and I don\u2019t think I have ever fallen in love with a country as quickly as Iceland. 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<\/a><\/p>\n2.\u00a0Northern Lights<\/h4>\n
3.\u00a0Food<\/h4>\n
4.\u00a0Twilight<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n5.\u00a0Landscape<\/h4>\n
6.\u00a0Snowmobile<\/h4>\n
7.\u00a0Waterfall<\/h4>\n
8.\u00a0Geyser<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n9.\u00a0Caf\u00e9<\/h4>\n
10. People<\/h4>\n