Iceland’s Raw Power
I’ve already mentioned the geothermal power that Iceland produces at places like the Blue Lagoon, but this post is more about the other unharnessed powers of nature that are so apparent here. Many of them could be harnessed, of course, but Iceland already has an over-abundance of natural energy, so nobody bothers with the other … Continue reading
A Day in Iceland
Mike and I are carrying on, seeing sights and spending time in the saddle. We’re now in Vik, the southernmost city in Iceland. From here we head northeast to one of the least populated coastal areas of Iceland. You probably won’t hear from us for several days. Since we last checked in, we’ve seen huge … Continue reading
A Whole Lotta Nature (That’s Pretty Neat!)
Since we left the glorious campsite at Grindavik, we have learned that it truly was a top-of-the-line facility. The other campgrounds have been nice for the most part but not Grindavik-nice. We’ve struggled a bit to find good wifi, for one. Also, of the four campgrounds we’ve visited so far, it was the only one … Continue reading
Floating in a Bláa Lónið
♫ Now’s your moment, floating in a blue lagoon. Boy, you better do it soon; no time will be better. She don’t say a word, and she won’t say a word until you kiss the girl. ♫ Ha! I’ve had the “Kiss the Girl” song from The Little Mermaid (my favorite movie as a kid) … Continue reading
Iceland: First Impressions
Mike and I are nearing the end of Day 2 in Iceland, though you’d never know it by looking at the sun. Last night it was still light out when we went to bed around midnight. We arrived early in the day on July 5th and took our time exiting the airport. That was partly … Continue reading
Adventure #1: Wet & Wild Waterslides Canyon
This is Adventure #1 of my Top 10 Adventures Count Down When Mike and I go canyoneering, we almost always seek out new canyons. There are a few we’ve done 2 or 3 times, and we’ve done the Jug about 8 times, but usually it seems more adventurous to go into the unknown than to … Continue reading
Adventure #2: “Gambling in the Slots” of Buckskin Gulch
*This is adventure #2 of my Top 10 Adventures Countdown* One of my Top 10 Adventures has made another Top 10 list: Buckskin Gulch has been named by Backpacker Magazine as one of “America’s 10 Most Dangerous Hikes.” In truth, that’s a more ominous title than it deserves. First of all, Backpacker Magazine only considered … Continue reading
Adventure #3: Even the Waves Have Rhythm
* This is adventure #3 of my Top 10 Adventures Countdown* Mike and I were lucky to spend our Spring Break in Barbados in 2012. His cousin, Suzanne, and her husband, Steve, chose the Caribbean island as their vacation wedding destination. Mike was (awesomely) recruited as their wedding photographer, and I tagged along because it … Continue reading
Adventure #4: Climbing the Navel of the World
*This is Adventure #4 of my Top 10 Adventures Countdown* I’m not much interested in popular deities, but I’m a sucker for ancient mythologies. I loved studying Roman and especially Greek mythology in Mrs. Longhenry’s class in high school, I like the bizarre modern mythologies Neil Gaiman cobbles together in his novels (I get to … Continue reading
Adventure #5: Waterholes Canyon
*This is Adventure #5 of my Top 10 Adventures Countdown* I love thinking about how the slot canyons I regularly enter have been formed by millions of years of water flowing over and through rocks. The shapes and patterns and twists and turns that form are incredibly beautiful. In addition to being able to see … Continue reading
Traveling Applejax 