RTW in F/J - Hand Carry Only - Iceland, Finland, Washington and a few other places

[Lat34]

Tue 01 Oct

... As a data point, food here did look expensive, with one place selling edamame for 2,700 ISK a plate, another Italian restaurant had appetizers starting at 3,800 ISK so yes, be prepared for expensive food if you eat at the restaurants.

We just shut our eyes and decided not to think about the cost of food / drinks / petrol etc (or exchange rate with the south pacific peso) although MrLat DID moderate his usually enthusiastic consumption of "foreign malted products" ie local draft beers

 

[PrezRegan]

Wed 02 Oct

Today was another full day of touring, this time going along the South coast of Iceland. A lot of waterfalls were seen, as well as the famous black sand beaches, icebergs, and seals. Unfortunately, the weather remained overcast and drizzly.

The first waterfall was Skogafoss, which is one of the biggest in Iceland with a drop of over 60m. The climb up the staircase was worth it for the views.

We then went to the Reynisfjara Black Sands beach, which features the distinctive black sand and basalt columns. Apparently these stacks featured in Game of Thrones…

The final stop of the day was Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, which featured more black sand as well as ice chunks washed up on the shore and icebergs in the lagoon itself.

Accommodation for the night was at Smyrlabjorg guest houses. Accommodation is a bit more primitive - my room has two single beds and an ensuite. The restaurant on site is surprisingly good. For dinner I had a lamb carpaccio, lamb burger, and a skyr cheesecake thing, along with a local beer and a shot of Icelandic schnapps. Total cost came to about 11,000 ISK.

 

[NoName]

That would be the dream but I don't think it's likely to happen sadly - if one can really complain about flying any version of JAL F haha

Look to have just missed by a couple of weeks. A350-1000 now scheduled on JL44 every 2nd day from 24 October.