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djdysfunction

Iceland Recap

Feb 04, 2010 10:22

Iceland has been called "the Land of Fire and Ice" due to the nature of the island. It's a volcanic island, but it's also covered by various glaciers. Contrary to what many believe, it's not quite as cold or icy as many think (that's Greenland). But it's longer periods of nighttime can certainly add to the cold temperatures of winter, which may ( Read more... )

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chaosvizier February 4 2010, 15:58:08 UTC

Holy crap, Iceland! That's badass! I have to go back one day; I was there like 30 years ago, and I remember some things, but not all. I totally want to take a pimped-out Jeep/SUV ride now.

And now that you mention it, I remember hearing that they're the hot dog capital of the world for some reason. I wonder if that has anything to do with those special horses of theirs. Food for thought, indeed, OM NOM NOM PONYDOG.

Aside from the concussion, that looked like an awesome trip. And if prices are down like you mentioned, maybe I should try it out. Neat.

djdysfunction February 4 2010, 16:06:43 UTC

Haha, yeah, I definitely could have done without the concussion. If you go, I'd recommend against it.

Supposedly, they make their hot dogs with a mix of beef and lamb, and they're supposed to be the hot dog shit. But unfortunately, I wouldn't know.

chaosvizier February 4 2010, 17:07:37 UTC

Beef and lamb dogs, hmm, sounds good to me. Although I'd still eat it if it were made of Icelandic Pony.

Also, this post is great, but it would have been even better if you'd had Zeppelin's "The Immigrant Song" running throughout. We come from the land of the ice and the snow!

djdysfunction February 4 2010, 21:00:15 UTC

Although I'd still eat it if it were made of Icelandic Pony.

So would I :)

Haha, Viking kittens. Who knew?

zehoppa February 4 2010, 17:33:32 UTC

Except for the mishap, sounds like a good was had! And heck, even mishaps, can add to the memories and stories for the trip. You're in one piece so all's good ( ... )

djdysfunction February 4 2010, 21:42:53 UTC

Exactly Jim, it could have been worse.

I hope to one day make it Alaska, so hopefully if I do, I'll be able to see them in full force. That's awesome that you got to.

Thanks about the pictures. That's really cool that you liked that one so much. I thought it was kind of oddball shot, but I liked it too.

As for the shower, yeah, I had that problem with the drain and metal lip not exactly doing their job. Oh well. But yeah, I think it's more of a European thing. It definitely wasn't there to be meant to be wheelchair accessible because there was this little batch of stairs just to get to the room, that seemed to really serve no real purpose. I think they just like stairs there. But like you said, $60 per night - can't bitch!

I want one of the horses too!

synnoveaevael February 4 2010, 17:50:31 UTC

these are some gorgeous pix! i am jealous you saw the northern lights!!! how's your head feeling now?

djdysfunction February 4 2010, 21:43:13 UTC

Thank you :)
Much better. A little sore, but not too bad. Thanks:)

synnoveaevael February 4 2010, 17:51:07 UTC

oh and i want one of those horsies. just sayin'.

djdysfunction February 4 2010, 21:43:27 UTC

Me too. Who wouldn't?

deinemuse February 4 2010, 17:51:46 UTC

That seems like it was a great trip! The pictures are awesome!

djdysfunction February 4 2010, 21:45:01 UTC

Thanks Anna. It was fun! Costa Rica?

deinemuse February 4 2010, 21:48:16 UTC

haha... On one of my prev posts I have one of the excursions that looks awesome.