Reykjavik, Iceland

Sunday, September 7 and 8, 2014  Reykjavik, Iceland     Happy  SIX- OH  Birthday Kay!

We arrived at the world’s most northern capital, Reykjavik or “smokey bay”  around noon.  It must have been a stunning sight for the Nordic settlers to see…all that steam rising from the geothermal springs.

 

Rain, rain go away! It didn’t the whole time we were in Iceland. The first day Larry and I decided to lay low, just visiting the shop on the pier.  We thought that it would be not much fun to walk around in the rain so we had a wonderful quiet day on the ship.
        Lindsey and Debi took a bus tour going to the geo thermo plant and some geysers and lava plains. Icelanders take heated  waters from  the thermal hot spots  that are frequently found in Iceland and transport it to all the households.  Can you imagine having all your hot water coming from the thermal areas in the center of the earth? Amazing!  What an eco-friendly country using  hot water power!

Our second day in Reykjavik, we all took a bus trip through volcanic lava fields to the Blue Lagoon for a wonderful soak in the world famous natural warm mineral rich waters. So luxurious!

                                                      On the way to the Blue Lagoon

Yes, it rained the whole time we were there, but every minute was fabulous! The warm waters made this older ‘bod’ of mine feel pretty fabulous! It was an unforgettable experience.

 

We walked down a path through a deep, deep lava  field to the Blue Lagoon.

Quite an extraordinary sight!

 

                                                               Ahhhhhhhhhh!               

Debi, are you trying to start a new fashion trend?

What a unique place!

                                          My man took me to the Blue Lagoon for my birthday!

We had a blast, even though it was drizzling!

 

Afterwards the bus took us through the town of Reykjavik… all very modern looking buildings with very sleek looking architecture.

 

 We passed the impressive Hallgrimskirkja Church which resembled volcanic rock formations. We also enjoyed seeing the statue of Leif Ericson, Viking explorer who is now credited with finding the new world.

We returned to the ship at 4:30, just in time to watch the anchor being pulled out of the sea. We sailed passed Yoko Lennon's home where she had a lighted monument built in honor of her husband, John Lennon, called the Imagine Peace Light. She comes to  her Reykjavik home every year on John’s birthday in October to  light the monument flame in celebration of his life.  

Yoko Lennon's home

                                                                           What a beautiful setting!

During the evening Larry made arrangements for dinner in the Minstrel Dining Room to celebrate my birthday. Lindsey and Debi and another Florida couple, David and Nancy, that we had met on board joined us. I had a fantastic birthday!