The tourism industry in Iceland depends heavily on foreign labor. We took a Hop-on hop-off bus and the driver was from Gdańsk, Poland, very nice fellow with whom we had a nice conversation. Apparently there is a very large Polish group helping Iceland and also themselves with the opportunity to make more money. We’ve also met people from Lithuania, Turkey and Morocco.
It was a 45 minute bus ride from Kefvlik Airport to Reykjavik Residence hotel/apartment where we stayed until Friday, April 12. The hotel is located 5 minutes from the North Atlantic, and within walking distance to the city center.
We came across groups of high school seniors who celebrate their graduation by dressing in groups of all kinds - this group of penguins asked for a kiss on the cheek. There were groups of Ninja Warriors, rabbits, Star Wars fighters and others. They were enjoying themselves roaming the streets of Reykjavik!
It was a 45 minute bus ride from Kefvlik Airport to Reykjavik Residence hotel/apartment where we stayed until Friday, April 12. The hotel is located 5 minutes from the North Atlantic, and within walking distance to the city center.
View from the walkway of our hotel
Hallgrimskirkja Evangelical Lutheran church - visible from almost anywhere in the city
Great views of Reykjavik from the Church
Reykjavik means “Smokey Bay”
Harpa concert Arena
Harpa Concert Arena at night with intermittent changing lights - George thought it may have been designed to represent the Northern Lights.
George & Anne in the Ice cave exhibit at the Perlman. It was cold and brought back memories to me when Allan and I went thru a real cave in the Swiss Alps many years ago
Wow! It looks like your first stop was already eventful! I can't wait to see more pictures! The ice cave exhibit looks neat!
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