Thursday, June 14, 2018

March 2018: Baltimore, Iceland, a little bit of Greenland, and back to Michigan

To celebrate 11 years of Marriage, Anthony and I headed to Iceland.

First stop: Baltimore



We met up with my parents, who are the ones to find the amazing deal for Iceland.

Was trying to capture "Be kind. Smile at a Stranger." But after noticing Anthony in the background, realized the graffiti on the bottom reads, "Our love is forever.  You make life worth living." :)









Arrival to Iceland!  We arrived in Reykjavik and shuttled to Hafnarfjordur, where we explored the town during the early morning.



Many buildings are covered in corrugated steal here.

No to dogs! Yes to elves!
Hellisgerdi: the elf garden















Harpa: the Concert Hall








The President's House

























This concert we stumbled upon was absolutely beautiful: Just organ and a soprano



Wool!







This Cemetery was really fascinating
We met the Gardner over all of the city's cemeteries, and chatted for quite a while.
He told us that different sections of the graveyard are reflective of the different ideals of the time.  The oldest section was totally disorganized.  Then there was an era of beautification and order.  Then one section where there are paths large enough for cars to come through.  He said the city of Reykjavik is the same.  They mirror one another.






The Blue Lagoon was a highlight.  Totally worth forking out the dough for.



The Golden Circle Tour

This is the Pingveller, the mid-atlantic ridge, the fault line where Parliment met beginning in 930.





Gullfoss Waterfalls




Geysir Hotsprings







Hekla: The Volcano known as the Gateway to Hell





Lots of Ramon


Lava fields by our hotel

Don't Stink and Drive

The drive to the airport




Bjork land

Greenland from the airplane



Back in Michigan!

Bradley reunion


International Night at Mitchell

Visiting with Peggy


Cobblestone Farm



March for Our Lives





The dogtag my mom had to wear to school during the Korean War

Kiwi kit



Trips to Ikea to get ready for the baby's arrival

A little boy saw Esther drop her ice cream on the floor, and bought her a new one.  So sweet!


Treat making for Easter! Peanutbutter eggs and monkey bread



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