We'd like to say that we slept like babies after tough biking and the soothing sounds of the West Fjords' largest waterfall just about splashing us last night, but the especially cold evening and the endless light made for a typically restless Icelandic summer night of sleep.
We had some amazing, perspective giving views as we set out across the water from where we camped two nights ago. We then turned inland and spent just about the entire morning doing another epic climb. There were literally five different times when we thought we spotted (what turned out not to be) the top of the mountain. We took an extended midday break in thingeyri, starting with the Kaffi Hus. In this cute old cafe, we enjoyed comfy couches, homemade soups, an endless cup of coffee, a homemade waffle w rhubarb jam and fresh cream, great views, friendly staff, and some familiar Ed Sheerin and Mumford tunes playing out of one of their iPods. Dayenu! (We took pics for Holly's place and Carolina Girl.) After a refreshing Sundlaug dip, we decided to get burgers and fries on the way out of town to complete our delicious two part lunch.
On the way up the last climb of the day, we passed an elderly couple struggling to pedal up the hill fully loaded. They had to be in their 70s, and although very cute, we decided we don't have aspirations to be in their biking shoes in 40-50 years.
When do I start counting as elderly?!!
ReplyDeleteYeah sure - tell us anything. Do you know how restless the two of you would get without your annual adventure trip?
ReplyDeleteDrooling just thinking about the waffle photo. Day 7 or no carbs/sugar! I dreamt about cakes all night...sigh.
Week 2 of Crossfit starts Monday! Yikes!