How difficult it is for us to end our touring and head for the capital, Reykjavik, is a testament to how much we enjoyed the vast, spectacular and largely deserted landscapes of Iceland. After 10 days of being virtually the only car on the road, and the only people on the trail.... it is tough to return to the bustle of a city.
We left our hotel on the western peninsula this morning and headed straight into Reykjavik, returning the car just before noon. Thrifty car rental dropped us at the Fron Hotel, right in the middle of town on the main shopping street. Reykjavik is a beautiful little city, very compact and easy to walk around. We spent the afternoon visiting the sights, shopping and sampling local coffees and pubs. The day culminated in a delightful dinner with Addy the travel goddess from Nordic Visitor, and then strolling through town as Reykjavik’s legendary nightlife started to ramp up around midnight.
This trip has been all the adventure we had hoped for and more. Even after living it for the past week and a half it is hard to describe just how vast, dramatic and variable the scenery is. And the people and food have been extraordinary throughout. We leave with warm, fond memories of this extraordinary island.
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