in this world that make you feel a certain way. Sometimes
you instantly feel like you're at home, or that you've been there
before. Other times the electricity of the culture is so infectious
that you instantly feel inspired, and then there is a peaceful feeling
of no stress and a glimpse (no matter how sugar coated) of a way
of life that seems very appealing.
In Iceland I experienced the latter.
We spent 4 days and 3 nights in Reykjavik and celebrated
the husband's birthday during that time. It was a magical trip,
and the best part was the lack of stress that we felt. But that's what
vacation should be, right? A nice getaway, with a balance
of making sure you explore but not pushing yourself too hard.
Reykjavik is small and very walkable, and with the exception of
Hallgrimskirkja (the epic church pictured above) there aren't really
a lot of tall buildings to make you feel trapped. The city is open,
the air is fresh, and if you go down to the harbor you can see
all the way to the bottom. That's how clear the water is.
It's dreamy and invigorating- even in the dead of winter.
I will say that any trip to Iceland, should always begin and end
with a dip in the Blue Lagoon. We arrived there first thing in the
morning and managed to catch the most amazing sunrise over the mountains.
Getting into a hot geothermal pool is truly the best way to recharge after
being on a plane for 5 hours and missing a whole night's sleep.
I can't wait to visit again and see more
of the island. What a magical place.
