![Skogarfoss in Iceland Powerful and majestic Skogarfoss waterfall in Iceland](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAk2HdWl132NjhvN57BCmtdytVz7yOQhxhemSxkSqrH-gaZ-8KS2LRpe3weKuz1jHGBZFrF7-fo7DyaowdA3cFoI0643b7DZUVSRaFePTEWeNuxoBno00l1oq3ykRbC79DO3Z1vBL3SIM5/s640/IMG_6545+%25281%2529.JPG) |
Powerful and majestic Skogarfoss waterfall |
About a year ago, I learned joyous news -- Icelandair announced new service from Chicago. We had visited Iceland twice in the past with both trips involving traveling to a different gateway instead of the very convenient ORD. When I learned that Icelandair would begin flights from nearby Chicago, I immediately hatched a plan to return to Iceland to continue our exploration of its striking, raw and natural beauty. We opted for a fall visit to witness a different season since our previous two trips were in the summer.
![Hallgrimskirkja in Reykjavik warmed by autumn hues. Hallgrimskirkja in Reykjavik warmed by autumn hues.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZXgCU2BX_iKEQRafJGMJbhPL74XHnAshZDhjMYzTJTfJtoUc0v1QUyhyrXzGz1fvITw3nD2hh0_1WRqG_aMhbylRjPU4Nb-9e5nQiXGS8zQDn5Wef0ePjdCTITaycxyqLTioUq9XLc3P/s640/IMG_6415+%25281%2529.JPG) |
Hallgrimskirkja in Reykjavik warmed by autumn hues. |
Rusty yellows and reds added warm hues to some of our favorite spots in the capital city of Reykjavik as well as our discoveries in the countryside.
![Yellow popping throughout Thingvellir in Iceland. Yellow popping throughout Thingvellir in Iceland.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3kQZls4WAWyd_Udo_Vtl1fLGaXVehzkaSdlMmFe-n0I8EEGkhdiAdFqQCjcfLmLhoVxVRVJCBbpLjhaJYnpSvtSWLqMCbGDgqXplF9HNUHBc4ZbGnfo2Qbwi4FRj6NZ0p51kwqHfwdqdZ/s640/IMG_6455+%25281%2529.JPG) |
Yellow popping throughout Thingvellir. |
Each day brought us the Icelandic weather we are used to -- a swirl of rain, wind, sun and even a little sleet sometimes all within a span of ten minutes.
![Waterfalls and rock formations at Gjáin Gorge in Iceland. Waterfalls and rock formations at Gjáin Gorge in Iceland.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsocH7pAHDB1kdPFcv5tUGljXz8IqNcFlgKPhP4AaDMQMNAm2T4GHWfmneT4Tbp3a9t_VFlJ3Ra-J_ReTLutKd6r93STpWgBCM93Wj-141GrKPzh4Oj4FtVXYJ6UDe0byXoDOvIYewlvM4/s640/IMG_6511.JPG) |
Waterfalls and streams add serenity to rock formations displaying the strong forces at work in the Earth at Gjáin Gorge. |
We marveled at both the ferocity and the gentle grace of nature sometimes at the same spot.
![Engaging exhibit detailing Viking ruins in Reykjavik. Engaging exhibit detailing Viking ruins in Reykjavik.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgedL95KLRtBa2vj4pN2j-EEcP7CKpvX4d-nID4dwBuh6zuppwu2M86Kc53bq6voU3Rip-5qt7r6bviZblhqBT5Vfd7omZrbBIrIatP1zg4bzwtuIrQEMICUR2uxjG-LqmlSnvww7sp7lvn/s640/IMG_6384+%25281%2529.JPG) |
Engaging exhibit detailing Viking ruins at the 871 Settlement Museum. |
We also learned more about the history of Iceland including a visit to our favorite archaeological site right in Reykjavik.
![Woolens factory in Vik, Iceland. Woolens factory in Vik, Iceland.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunS38O0u5_S7S2XrOfWUG1Gqsho8bXxanvBlWRfONprwn7-pyQUfrWewAuValrTRhBpbKLawGFMVD8lIH2Pi9VCd0X4abc3jmK29leyNP89uGU-LgBhwVrGNHx6kn1bWHCxhDo4qsyNuk/s640/IMG_6650.JPG) |
Woolens factory in Vik. |
Of course, we also had time to check out Icelandic goods including seeing where some woolens are made.
![Little Mermaid statue at Tjörnin Pond in Reykjavik. Little Mermaid statue at Tjörnin Pond in Reykjavik.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM2EqurFLEdfWbk8zBXaemGJwP4C9F-VOQGvj_Lcew9DxAaT5qH12pUD4NZ99u0BzdN2cpUvB53DFbh6MrATos9EbceGfkP1PiTnWV21qTFgxTqAyXXWWMJc2TZPvNAHqx2oGKtMgi5asm/s640/IMG_6396+%25281%2529.JPG) |
Little Mermaid statue at Tjörnin Pond in Reykjavik. |
With Icelandair making travel from Chicago so much easier, I am so excited to share why we love Iceland so much with all of you! I will be sharing more of our adventure later this week!
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Iceland looks so great! Can't wait to go!
ReplyDeleteYou are going to love it! I am happy you are planning a visit! :)
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