When we checked into the Hotel Reynihlid at Lake Myvatn, Alison opened the door on the side of the desk, to see if there was a safe inside.
"Oh my God, someone forgot this!" she exclaimed, whipping out a black fanny pack.
"Is there anything in it? Brian asked nervously, knowing there had to be.
Within three seconds of unzipping the pouch, we saw everything -- two passports, a roll of cash, airline boarding passes, credit cards, IDs... This woman's life was in our hands.
We were both so panicked that you'd think we were the ones who'd lost this stuff. We sprinted down to the super nice and helpful receptionist. She hopped onto the computer right away and started to track down this person. (Fashion note from Alison: the receptionsist was wearing the most awesome orange strappy high heels!)
When we checked back a few hours later, the woman had picked up her fanny pack and was thrilled that everything was still in it. We were happy, too. Worst. Travel. Nightmare.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Daily Journal - New Story: Hot volcanic ash
Between Vik and Skaftafell, we came to a particularly beautiful and deserted stretch of the Ring Road that starts to curve around Vatnajokull.
Grimsvotn, a volcano beneath the icecap, had erupted a month earlier. A layer of ash heated by the bright sunlight was covering both sides of the road - glaciers, cliffs, fields, everything we could see.
But the pavement was clear and we drove through. Alone.
But the pavement was clear and we drove through. Alone.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Daily Journal
Us In Iceland - Daily Journal
The Daily Journal is a new page on the blog that includes where we went, what we did and what we saw in Iceland each day.
We're going to keep adding more stories and other tidbits about our experiences to the Daily Journal. If you follow us by e-mail, you'll get the updates when new content is posted.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Photo and video slideshows
Us In Iceland - Photos & Videos
You can watch the embedded slideshows without leaving the web page.
You can also look at photo albums with short blurbs about where we went, what we did and what we saw each day.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Glitch, resolved
Finally, two customs agents showed up. We're stamped, at the gate and waiting to board.
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One tiny glitch
The Passport Control booths are all unmanned, so passengers trying to get to gates for trans-Atlantic flights are waiting in line like zombies.
Developing...
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Heading home
Rental car -- Returned (with no damage -- a miracle considering we drove 2720 km, including on several horrifying gravel roads)
Luggage -- Checked (no overage charges, for once)
VAT refund -- Claimed ($48 in good old American U.S dollars)
Icelandic kronur -- spent
Us -- On our way to the gate!
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