Aurora Lights

A few more sightings of the aurora over the past several days.  Really cool colors!!!

More from the Southern Coast

   

 

Southern Coast

Drove south and enjoyed more amazing mountain scenery along the way.  Reached the coast and hiked along several of the cliffs and beaches. The beaches have black sand and very cool rock formations.

Aurora Show

The skies cleared up just in time for an amazing Aurora display tonight. One of the coolest things I've ever witnessed. The colors varied in intensity and danced all over the sky.  Truly a wicked, but amazing sight!!!

 

 

Waterfalls

Iceland is truly waterfall country! There's a new one around every corner and they are massive! The spray coming off the falls is so powerful it completely soaks you, but so worth the up close views. Seljalandsfoss is neat because you can walk behind the falls. Gljufurarfoss required wading in the stream to reach the cave where the falls cascade into, but it was so worth it. And the most spectacular has to be Skogafoss (also a Mitty moment). It's enormous!

Snaefellsness Peninsula

Explored the lush mountains and rocky coastal areas in northwest Iceland around the Snaefellsjokull Glacier including a drive up to edge of the glacier which was cool. The scenery is amazing at every turn including the steeple topped Mt Kirkjufell. Also visited Stykkisholmur which was my first "Mitty" moment as this is where the helicopter/bar scene was filmed... "Ground Control to Major Tom"!  If that doesn't make sense, then watch the movie, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

Iceland - The Journey Begins

Flew into Iceland Thursday morning. Finally here!!  Spent first few days around the capital city Reykjavik and visiting sights along what is known as the Golden Circle. Gullfoss waterfall is enormous with a vivid rainbow appearing in the spray. Visited the Geysir area which is similar to Yellowstone with the smelly scent of sulphur filling the air. Watched the Strokkur Geysir erupt several times. Found a really cool waterfall, Bruarfoss, that was off the beaten path, but well worth the challenge to find it. And surprisingly, got my first glimpse of the Aurora (Northern Lights) on my 2nd night here, very cool!

  

 

Polar Bears in Action

A look back at some incredible moments watching a sow and her twin cubs enjoying a leisurely walk in the snow.  So cute!!!  If the video does not appear, visit my youtube channel to view.

Last Day in Alaska

Spent the last day in Alaska around Girdwood and Whittier.  Hiked up to Portage Pass for an amazing view of Portage Glacier.  Greeted by clear skies on way back into Anchorage and could see the impressive Mt McKinley far in the distance.  A perfect ending to an amazing adventure!

Kenai Peninsula

Spent the last few days in the Kenai Peninsula touring some of the harbor towns and enjoying the amazing mountain scenery.  Seen lots of Bald Eagles and Trumpeter Swans.