Visit Iceland

And, then, I started getting lost. Iceland only has one major road -- the Ring Road, also known as Route 1, but it has many smaller roads (many of which aren't actual paved roads).

My husband and I had one plan for the first day: the do one of the three tourist-y things while in Iceland.  We were going to visit all three sights that make up The Golden Circle: Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Geysir. It was fun to drive to the points of the triangle, but jarring and also a little scary. It was hard to tell if we were going the right way. I highly recommend going on one of their many bus tours. I would have enjoyed the early goes of my trip a lot more had I not had to worry about whether to take the first or second exit at each of their many roundabouts.  

And for those who want to relax, there are the classic tours of Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon.  The Blue Lagoon is a must see. The road there takes you back through Moon territory and just when you think you'll never find it, there it is. It's situated next to what seems like a strange and big power plant, with steam billowing around (which added even more to the other worldly feel of Iceland). Once inside the Lagoon, you can order drinks, put on a face mask made of mud, and enjoy the warmth.  

My trip to Iceland lasted three and a half days. I had some of the best food of my life and many of the most beautiful moments. Years later, I look back at it as the happiest three and a half days of my life. I wish I had had a month there, but it was amazing how many great adventures I was able to pack into such a short time. The flight with Icelandair was short, direct, and cheap. What's keeping you here? Head to Iceland today!