Today we did The Golden Circle, about 300 km looping from Reykjavík into central Iceland and back. It is the area that contains most tours and travel related activities in Iceland.
The road conditions were good (although we got a bad spot that they were working on it and made it difficult for two wheels).
The biggest enemy for us on a motorcycle will be the wind. As Iceland does not have many trees (at least where we traveled) the wind is very strong. We had it against us, mainly coming from a NW direction as we travelled North and with us on the way back.
We also caught some rain and were very surprised on how quick the weather changes from being sunny to overcast in a matter of. minutes.
The ride experience is amazing as the views are constantly changing. Paula was very busy on the back clicking away and we have a large number of pics taken on the bike in moe event to give the perspective of what we were seeing.
We mainly stopped in 5 places
Thingvellir National Park (where we saw it down below by the water and up on top of the rocks)
They are all amazing and different, but the number one for us is the National Park. There is so much to see and everywhere you look you find a different photo opportunity. Unfortunately it is difficult to catch the immense wall and the beautiful green and the amazing mountains all around.
We could go back now (and lots of the 2-3 day tourists do) and we would be happy and amazed at Iceland already. But we have much more to do ...
Enjoy ...
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Hi Armando and Paula: I made some comments earlier, but I am not sure that they are showing up. Looks like a fantastic trip already and seems like you are having lots of fun. Debbie and I are enjoying the blog and are looking forward to traveling vicariously with you.
ReplyDeleteArmando and Paula, you're living the dream! Keep the pictures coming to familiarize me what to expect when I get there.
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