'In rare privileged moments, we enter [a whale's] world, and then only briefly and shallowly, to watch through the murk or to eavesdrop.'-Diane Ackerman I have spoken of my love of the ocean and whales so going whale watching again in Iceland was a must. Bonus, I was going in July and not January. It … Continue reading A European Summer: Whale Watching, Iceland (2025)
'And maybe we are all tourists in this underwater world—snorkels are our temporary visas, allowing us to visit this mysterious country for brief slices of time.'-Dallas Woodburn I will be honest, the first time I was in Iceland, I had no idea that snorkeling was an option. I also probably still would not have done … Continue reading A European Summer: Silfra, Iceland
'I can see my rainbow calling me through the misty breeze of my waterfall.' – Jimi Hendrix The first time I visited Iceland, I did everything I really wanted except for going to the Diamond Beach. It was cold, dark, and I had a jam packed schedule. I truly had the best trip but knew leaving I … Continue reading A European Summer: South Coast of Iceland
'I still don’t know why, exactly, but I do think people can have a spiritual connection to landscape, and I certainly did in Iceland.' – Hannah Kent I took a redeye from Pittsburgh and landed very early in the morning in Reykjavik. I booked a discount bus ticket via Get Your Guide and did not notice … Continue reading A European Summer: Reykjavik, Iceland (2025)
I really love Norman! 'The only person you need to be better than is the person you were yesterday.'-Jenny Lawson The end of the year is always a time for reflection and 2019, I can honestly say, was the greatest year of my life. I began the year in Iceland and concluded it in Oregon. … Continue reading Year in Review: FURIOUSLY HAPPY Movement in Action