Iceland

David's brother was getting married in Iceland, so of course we "had" to go. Man oh man did we have a blast. And remember that new camera I mentioned, WELL 3000+ pictures later we can officially say we love it!

Day 1: Nap time and some downtown fun!
Now its only a 5 hour time difference (only) but after leaving San Antonio at 6 am-a couple fights and layovers later-we land in Iceland the next day at 6 am. Talk about a long day. So a nap was necessary! Then we headed to some observatory that looks like a boob. Most of the locals we met even call it a boob. But I guess the real name is the Perlan and it's a cool observation point.

This is where I got my first taste of food in Iceland as well as their crazy prices. Then we headed downtown to play be lost tourists.

Find the creeper (me)

where's waldo?

The church. (Iceland is mostly Lutheran so all their towns are centered around churches)

Day 2: Spa Day
The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa that is also a huge tourist trap. But hey it was way worth it. We had an awesome time putting on volcanic ash mud stuff and looking like fools. And everyone of course knew who the loud obnoxious Americans were.

Day 3: Icelandic Independence day!
Everyone and their mom came to the capital to party! Apparently its a big deal :)

 Getting in the spirit! 

Day 4: Golden Circle tour.

A bunch of us went up to a geyser and an incredible waterfall. Iceland took my breath away quite a few times and most of them were on this day trip. 

 The continental drift in a cool artistic perspective :) 

getting a little Steamy :)

 Impeccable timing (okay we took like 10 pictures to get this) 

 Just before it blew!

 Amazing waterfall

I told you it was big :) 

Day 5: Travel Day

A long beautiful 5 hour drive to Siglo. Man did it take forever but we tried to play tourist as much as possible along the way. 

 On top of a crater with the pretty setting

 Ninja gentleman helping grandma

 Such a beautiful drive! 

 See even pretty flowers along the way

And we had to slow down for the sheepies that were crossing the road.

Day 6 & 7: Rest and exploration: 

It was pretty much the calm before the storm. We had plenty of time to explore the little town of Siglo and to drive to the next town (Akureyri) and look around there too.

 The tiny town of Siglo 

 Clear as glass

 sexy in our waders! Fly fishing here we come! 

 My fisher man! 

 Hello Handsome! 

 Touching a VERY cold Atlantic ocean

 Another waterfall (number 15 of 100000 a lot)

Day 8: Wedding day! 

Man did they pick a breathtaking spot to get married! They make a cute couple and it made me all the more excited to get married to my man ! 

 Our Smooch 

Their Smooch

Day 9, 10 &11: Travel, travel and more travel! 

So we drove back to Reykjavik, spent some more time there picking up the last of our nick-nacks and souvenirs and then started out trip back to the mainland. We had a long layover in DC so David and I met up with one of my old roommates and then the next day David, his mom, nephew and I went to the Air and Space Museum. 

This was such an amazing trip, but boy am I glad to be home sleeping in my own bed and eating "normal" food again. We were so blessed to be able to go on this trip and man do I look forward to so many more with this wonderful man!