Washington holds so much beauty within it. It is easy to forget how close one is to all of these outdoor activities. Especially when you grew up in Southern California. There, you are forced to either: 1. drive 5+ hours away to find some solitude within nature or 2. rub shoulders with 100’s of others who are looking to capitalize on the few areas that offer some natural beauty. Even here in Washington, it is easy to fall in the…
This is the final post of our Icelandic trip. If you missed the others day 1 is here and day 2 is here. A lullaby of strangers conversing around the city, accompanied by Icelandic breezes finding their way down the small streets, had Nicole and myself fast asleep after our second day. We awoke renewed, minds full of possibilities as to what more could be found in this magical country. A list of new destinations burned in our pockets. Gathering…
After a day in the city we were ready for what, to us, was the main draw; the natural wonders of Iceland. We quickly packed our rental full of food and drink from the local gas station, filled our tank, and racked up kilometers on the odometer as we roamed the highway. Within 20 minutes we were surrounded by winding streams and rolling hills, all dusted with snow. The water was clear to an extent that it was eerie. Creeks…