Day 1 in Reykjavik, Iceland is done!
Padre and I walked around quite a bit, having left our bags at the hotel. The day was sunny in the AM, about 50 degrees, with clouds in the afternoon. We decided on an independent walking tour of the harbor in Reykjavik, and the main shopping thoroughfare, Laugavegur.
Here's a silly selfie of the pair near the harbor, not far from the concert hall.
The weather, for Iceland, was spectacular. 50s and sunny. We wouldn't see that for the rest of our sojourn in the northernmost capital city in the world.
We started our tour at this statue, of one of the first settlers of Iceland. Some Viking name, but not Leif Ericksson (His name is Ingolufur Arnarson). He faced the harbor, which held a plethora of boats.
We walked along the harbor and avoided the Dominos Pizza (the only U.S. chain restaurant we saw). We sauntered by the concert hall and little, tiny twin lighthouses.
Then we ascended the hill and made our way to the biggest Lutheran church in the world - Hallgrimskirkja.
This one DID have a statue of Leif Eriksson In front of it. And, for a nominal fee, we were permitted to ascend the spire and view the city....
The view was spectacular, despite the clouds which rolled in that afternoon. There was an elevator for most of the way, but we still had to ascend another four flights of stairs to reach the top.
From the church we made our way to lunch. Of course. For us it was bread bowls of broccoli soup and a couple of Gull beers, one of the native brews.
All I can say is - don't tell my personal trainer, Fausto!!
We were finally able to check into our hotel - the Fourth Floor Hotel. We were pleased with the state of our room, and the cost vs. amenities. Here's a pic of our room - a little wacky, but very comfortable and centrally-located!
Tomorrow is the Golden Circle tour! Lava and waterfalls and tectonic plates!! I know you can't wait, and I can't wait to tell you all about it!!
Location:Snorrabraut,Reykjavik,Iceland
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