Iceland

  • Iceland Tour, Day 4

    Iceland Tour, Day 4

    Mvyatn Hotel. Mvyatn – Part 2 I had no idea what to expect after we left Dimmuborgir. It seemed nothing could surpass the drama of those dark, foreboding chunks of lava but I was so wrong. We stopped at a high viewpoint where we were able to look back across the valley to Mývatn, Dimmuborgir… Read more

  • Iceland Tour, Day 4

    Iceland Tour, Day 4

    Myvatn Hotel, Myvatn – Part 1 After a good night’s sleep I headed off for a quick walk to Lake Mývatn before breakfast. The lake wasn’t frozen in the area near the hotel but to my delight there was snow lying on the side of a nearby hill. The Queensland weather doesn’t lean towards snowy… Read more

  • One Day in London

    One Day in London

    Having lived in London intermittently for six years, I anticipated that my layover en route to Iceland would be just another routine experience. How mistaken I was! I’d booked a room at the Thistle Hotel close to Terminal 5 to ensure I could make my early flight. The reception staff were amiable and accommodating, the… Read more

  • Mooloolaba

    Mooloolaba

    How often do we think we’d like to live in a place when visiting for the first time? I’m lucky enough to live in Queensland, Australia and have done for 30 years. But I have to admit that over the years I’ve looked around and thought what is the fuss about? There’s nothing special about… Read more

  • Belfast – Day 2

    Belfast – Day 2

    Day 2 started with fine weather which uplifted my spirits somewhat. Although Day 1 was interesting and I was able to delve into the recent history of Belfast, I found it was sad, even depressing. I needed to go somewhere and see something which reduced that feeling and where better than to experience nature at… Read more

  • Belfast – Day 1

    Belfast – Day 1

    My visit to Northern Ireland was part of my two-month long travels through Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Iceland. Leaving England from Leeds Airport, I thought I’d stay overnight in Belfast before hiring a car and heading up the coast, down the centre then returning to Belfast and a ferry back to England where I… Read more