Gaman að Kynast Þér (Nice to Meet You)

Hagatorg Roundabout

A Flight, A Drive, A Nap

We landed at Keflavik on a very windy morning, deprived of sleep and our luggage, but still very excited to be in Iceland.  We headed to Reykjavik through rain, wind, sun, sideways rain, more sun, snow flurries, and numerous roundabouts  – thus the title of this blog.

We found our way to our hotel near the University, where the room was all golden light, warmth, and down coverlets.  We were so happy to have arrived, and so very tired . . . z z z.

Ready – or so I thought

Bob and Chuck check in

Roundabout sign from Google images.

Capricious Weather and Lava Flatlands

Cozy and Irresistable

Keflavik Airport – THIS is Iceland?

Aloft in Middle America

Room with a View

Exploring Reykjavik

Bad Taste Records

Icelandic Kronur

Singles Hangout

Royal Enfield motorcycle.

Icelandic wool beer cozies.

Requisite Food Foto

Ferðamað (tourist)

Later that afternoon, we set out to explore the city.  Downtown Reykjavik is charming and quirky, with a welcoming, we-don’t-take-ourselves-too-seriously vibe.  We wandered Bankastræti and  Laugavegur into the evening and finally settled into Primo Bistro for a lovely dinner of Icelandic fare with an Italian accent.

Hallgrimskirkja from Laugavegur

Allt þetta fina (life is good)

We might need to make a trip to the local thrift store if our luggage doesn’t arrive – though I’m surprised to find myself OK with not having our bags.  I have my toothbrush and my warm, wool base layers, and my best friend. Allt þetta fina.

 

Thrift Store