Now it's just a day to recover from my 350+ Km of driving up and down the southwest coast yesterday (Monday), and then a final90 minutes of scooting everywhich way in downtown Reykjavik, trying to find my new Hotel room- actually a one-room apartment - in time for the Rent-a-Wreck guys to pick up theHyundai at 6PM.They didn't show up until 9PM, so I needn't have worried. But it's my nature.
At last no more worries about denting the rental!
Today, I managed to walk all the way downtown (probably about 4 Km or so, and make it just in time for HappyHour at the Kaffibarinn, my favourite haunt so far - just like the old Bistro in Montreal, or the Rockburn pub (but with a decidedly younger clientele).
The barmaid was so enamoured with me she gave me a 2nd half-litre at 750 Kr instead of the usuall 1100 Kr! "Oops! My mistake!", she smiled.
At last no more worries about denting the rental!
Today, I managed to walk all the way downtown (probably about 4 Km or so, and make it just in time for HappyHour at the Kaffibarinn, my favourite haunt so far - just like the old Bistro in Montreal, or the Rockburn pub (but with a decidedly younger clientele).
The barmaid was so enamoured with me she gave me a 2nd half-litre at 750 Kr instead of the usuall 1100 Kr! "Oops! My mistake!", she smiled.
And just around the corner from it was a small lake, where one could feed the 15 different kinds of geese, ducks, terns and gulls. I managed to get rid of my stale bagel this way, without any possible repercussions from wildlife officials.
As well, there I met this astonishing local businessman, on his way to work after he fed the ducks. (or was he rushing to make happyhour also?)
I cannot remember his answer.
I cannot remember his answer.
Chasman here... very interesting trip TQK. Good on ya!
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ReplyDeleteHi Tony, awesome that you are travelling Iceland, what a unique destination, matches your uniqueness!! I enjoyed reading about your adventures in car and on foot! The volcano walk reminds me of my Indo walk up mount Rinjani (3700m) where every step slides u back two steps, tough going in sandals:)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea having a blog, enjoyed it. Could you have added pics?
ReplyDeleteAll is well with cats and plants.
Great idea having a blog, enjoyed it. Could you have added pics?
ReplyDeleteAll is well with cats and plants.