Snaefellsnes Peninsula and Games of Thrones

Sunshine; beautiful vistas; glacier waterfalls; knee deep snow; slippery slopes and rocks; cozy lunch; Iclandic horses; Northern Lights hunt - all in an Icelandic day. Fantastic day with an exceptional guide to the Snaefellsnes peninsula West of the city. Our guide Petra told us facts from the Settlement Saga (old manuscripts of Iceland's history) and folklore stories that included lots of elves and trolls as we drove the frozen and sometimes bumpy roads of the countryside. Photos can't show the full scale of the majestic mountains from today's drive.

Visited the following sites west of Reykjavik.

• Berserkjahraun lava fields

• Mt Kirkjufell (Arrowhead Mountain of Game of Thrones)

• Snafellsjökull glacier (not visible today)

• Arnarstapi fishing village

• Buöarkirkja, the black church

• Ytri Tunga beach looking for seals

note:

Kirkjufell Mountain

Located on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in West Iceland, it's known as Arrowhead Mountain in Game of Thrones - one of the landmarks beyond The Wall. It is also the birthplace of the Night King, and you can spot Kirkjufell in Season 6 when Bran meets the Night King and his army.

Sample of the music from Petra's playlist.

Mt Kirkjufell (Arrowhead Mountain of Game of Thrones)

City sites

Sky Lagoon - the natural spa

Although our Southern Iceland tour was rescheduled, we were not disappointed walking the town, going to the art and photography museums, and eating the BEST cinnamon buns ever. However, the highlight of the day was the other hot springs spa named Sky Lagoon. OMG absolutely fantastic! You start with a seven step ritual of cold pool, sauna, cool mist, special salts and oil for the skin, and finally a wonderful steam sauna. After we lounge in the hot waters of an outdoor natural rock lagoon with infinity pool looking out over the North Atlantic Ocean. We meet up with others we met days prior at the Blue Lagoon and enjoy lively conversation and some sparkling wine. Now I don't know which spa is the best - both are tied for No. 1. We are two lucky ladies. I think we need to come back if anything, for the spas.

Our Northern Lights boat tour was cancelled for a third time. The weather is so unpredictable here.

We finish the day at the Fish Market for some delicious and fresh Halibut.

Blown away at the Perlan Museum

This was the last shot I took outside the Perlan Museum before getting swept away by 40 mile an hour gust of wind to the other side of the paved entrance. I could not avoid the push of the wind and started jogging so I wouldn't fall. Eventually I flew into a small tree hanging on for dear life. Gosh - they really have severe weather here. The museum was incredible and even included an actual ice cave and Northern Lights planetarium show. The top floor had a glass dome with a panoramic view of Reklevich, the ocean and the ever changing Iceland sky. Because of the storm today, our spa appointment was cancelled along with our night boat Northern Lights tour (2nd time cancelled). Not a problem, both tours were rescheduled and we enjoyed the museum, cafes and tasty tapas at the ROK. We should have worn our cleats today because the sidewalks were very slick and the weather was super stormy - sleet, snow and wind. I loved it! Like COVID travel requirements, Iceland winter weather presents constant challenges to our schedule requiring great patience, flexibility and adaptability. Always good therapy for me.