We’re back! After a global pandemic, a cancer scare, and a whole lot of ADHD we’ve finally managed to edit and post our honeymoon in Iceland! When we got married in 2017, it made the most sense to return to the place where we first said ‘I love you’, Iceland.
Part 1: Return to Iceland
We start off our honeymoon in Reykjavik where we get traditional Icelandic wool sweaters and go on a photoshoot around the naturally breathtaking landscapes that surround the capital city with Hobbie and Haldora from Arctic Weddings Iceland.
Part 2: Wet and Wild Westfjords
The Westfjord region of Iceland is wet and wild and is one of the less-visited gems that Iceland has to offer. In this episode we climb Dynjandi Falls, the second largest waterfall in Iceland as well as one of the least visited. After our soaking wet climb through the driving rain, we tracked down the well-hidden Hellulaug hot springs for a soak on the cold and rocky Icelandic shores.
Part 3: Patreksfjörður
The small town of Patreksfjörður itself doesn’t seem to have a lot to offer, but that’s simply because of how mujch the surrounding area has to offer! Grounded ships, the red sands of the perilously situated Rauðasandur beaches, and the westernmost point in all of Europe can be found within a short drive, along with some of the fiercest winds we’ve ever encountered. At least so far on this trip!
Part 4: Country Hotel Heydalur
In order to reach the remote Country Hotel Heydelur you need to traverse the rugged interior of Iceland’s Westfjords by the dangerous F66 highway where few cars cross and there are no guardrails to save you if you start to slide off the cliffs. But once you arrive you have plenty of activities you can do like horseback riding and hot potting in the most natural thermal spa we’ve ever seen. But be careful! The weather can change in any direction at any time!
Part 5: Ísafjörður
Ísafjörður used to be a thriving fishing town located in the Westfjords region of Iceland but it's gone through some hard times since restrictions were placed on the fishing industry. Today the town of 2000 people is entering a renaissance as it redefines itself as a cultural hotspot that could rival cities like Reykjavik and Akureyri. And with some of the nicest, friendliest people we've ever met, we're pretty sure they'll succeed!
Part 6: Return to Reykjavík
We had returned to see Kerið Crater when found out our big plan to snorkel between tectonic plates was cancelled due to forcasted weather. It first it sucked, so we went out for one of the most memorable nights out in our lives…at least from what we could remember. We met some of Iceland’s emergency mountain rescue team, held the dart board at Danske Kro during the Reykjavik Open darts tournament, and enjoyed the energy of the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival as an North Atlantic storm raged around us.
