Rolling with extra Kronies.

Our last Icelandic adventure did not disappoint!! I don't know about you, but I like to start my days with a nice crisp walk... And by that I mean a scurry down the stairs due to the hotel fire alarm sounding at the break of dawn. We took our passports because I was NOT about to be stuck in a foreign country due to a burned passport. It was all for naught though... No fire, just rambunctious tourists ignoring the fire alarm completely and asking (yelling to be heard over the sirens) the front desk where to go for breakfast, and also, can they call their rental car company and change their time?

Despite the rocky start, we made it to the car before Reykjavik charges for parking. That would be 9 am. Don't judge us for a late start. No Te & Kaffi today (they probably wanted to send out a search party) but opted for free coffee from your favorite gas station and mine, Olis.

First on the agenda was Kedir Crater. Loved it. Next was a trip to Vík... Long way, but well worth it for the basalt columns at the beach, some cave exploring, and... Yes. PUFFINS. They were sighted. Today also involved some lava tubes and a rock archway or two. It was FREEZING at the archway and we had to hustle back to the car before turning into Poochsicles. It was a close one.

Alas, it was our last peanut butter and honey lunch with a side of cucumber. We went back to the noodle house (obviously) and had kroners to spare from skimping all week so we got to go big. As in, a crepe each for dessert. Strawberry and Nutella for Heather (although sometimes Icelanders like to write down her name as Ether... which I think has a nice ring to it) and apple and maple syrup for me. I'm not too proud to say I was the weakest link orderer. Our friend (I use that term loosely, but basically the crepe lady we remembered from us eyeing the menu yesterday) said, "See you girls tomorrow," and we didn't have the heart to say that would not be the case.

On to the next, friends!