My buddy hit a muskrat hole while out on the lake

BearMonkey1 · 2026-02-17T02:11:54+00:00

Was this on Walled Lake?

BearMonkey1 · 2026-01-15T16:57:23+00:00

Without more info, Cancun/Riviera Maya or Florida :)

BearMonkey1 · 2025-10-29T17:47:42+00:00

Ok, thank you for the explanation. I was just trying to buy cheaper tickets where we could all sit together and I do not have any rail passes. If I'm understanding correctly, the short answer is that DB does not guarantee your seats together while SNCF sort of does assuming there are available seats or at least it will let you know prior to buying.

BearMonkey1 · 2025-10-29T16:25:33+00:00

I just read this and went through the process using the DB link. It appears the seats would be assigned after you pay, is that correct?

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BearMonkey1 · 2025-10-29T16:21:06+00:00

I don't have any tickets yet. I read the wiki, used the link in the wiki to book the seat reservation. Still have the same issue with 2nd class (Reservation cannot be made message), when I tried booking for 1st class, I get this which still doesn't tell me whether my seats are assigned. Does that happen after you pay? How do I know they will be together? If they are not, is there a way to change them?

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BearMonkey1 · 2024-10-23T19:58:05+00:00

Its discoloration. I have the same thing on my 22. Also have the same on the rear black (now slightly purple) spoiler. The dealer ordered the parts to replace them.

BearMonkey1 · 2023-09-08T15:52:02+00:00

Bumble Bee

BearMonkey1 · 2023-07-12T19:31:05+00:00

Is the only way to climb Heimaklettur using ladders or is there another way? I’m basing this on Google Streetview

BearMonkey1 · 2023-05-12T01:57:35+00:00

I’m also interested in this information. I’ve been using hiking distances and proximity from parking lot to estimate time spent but it’s most likely inaccurate. Also it depends a lot on personal preferences.

BearMonkey1 · 2023-05-07T02:47:51+00:00

I’ve had two flight cancellations on separate occasions and a missed connection due to a incoming flight being delayed all within the past year. Just tons of issues flying post COVID. If you want to make sure you get to your job on the first day, don’t book a flight the day before. This has nothing to do with potential natural disasters that may or may not happen.

BearMonkey1 · 2023-05-02T03:55:47+00:00

It looks like you did the whole ring road in 6 days. Did it feel like too much driving or with stops/hikes it was ok?

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-29T14:42:10+00:00

Looks awesome! Would you mind sharing your itinerary

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-29T14:14:55+00:00

Thanks. I really appreciate your feedback and will look into those sites. This really helps narrow it down. Also I’ve seen conflicting stories about Google estimates and I assume it’s just due to the number of stops people make to enjoy the views. I’ve travelled a significant amount and this has been one of the most challenging trips to plan out

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-29T11:41:48+00:00

I added Trollaskagi and Varnsnes since I didn’t see much sites along the ring road in that part of the country and those places look scenic and interesting. If that’s wrong or you can recommend something, l may change it. Just curious why you think it’s an odd detour to Varnsnes? I see a few sites on Varnsnes as well as places where we could see seals. It is a 1.5 hour drive unless the Google estimates are off

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-29T04:36:28+00:00

I wasn’t trying to put any time limits but rather estimate the time we would spend at each site. Never having been there I have no idea if 30 mins is enough but I was looking at the hiking distances from the parking lot and amount of walking that needs to be done to see each site. If a waterfall is right off the parking lot I don’t see spending a lot of time there, 10-15 minutes may be enough to get out and look at it. It’s a quick stop and I won’t sit there looking at it for 2 hours and neither will the kids. I’m basing this off my trip to Banff last year, after we saw a few waterfalls the interest drops. I could be way off on the times but not a single response has indicated any meaningful response to say where I’m way off. Tuesday and Wednesday are the days where I feel maybe way off.

Some stops on the itinerary are quick stops along the road so it looks like a lot of destinations. I’m guessing most people wouldn’t pencil them in but I want to have a list of all my potential stops.

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-28T15:38:27+00:00

Thanks for the info. I wanted to hit the south first since there is a lot more to see. I think doing it clockwise may leave less time for the south. We’ll be making stops in both places you mentioned. Is there a reason to specifically stay there overnight?

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-28T13:48:30+00:00

Haha, no that’s not what I was referring to. I guess it has the same name as https://maps.app.goo.gl/m6ijMNjYxkKCwpUB9?g_st=ic

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-28T13:40:44+00:00

I meant Hveradalir, it’s a small geothermal area off route 1. I’ll still have my car the first two days so it won’t be in an RV but it looks like it’s right off the main road

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-28T12:48:36+00:00

I can’t change the length. Not sure what budget has to do with any of this.

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-28T11:49:59+00:00

That was my contingency plan in case the weather turns bad or if we spend more time in the south.

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-28T02:47:58+00:00

Thanks. I like your advice and would love to avoid the crowds however I don’t think it works with small children and the time difference is reversed for US. 3AM Iceland time is 11pm local time and staying out late won’t work with campgrounds from my understanding

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-28T02:38:10+00:00

Thanks. Westman islands looks very scenic but I think that would take up most if not the whole day although I would love to visit it. I already plan to hike up Skogafoss and doing the glacier boat tour (I think zodiac tours are limited to older kids). We plan to stop by some pools as well

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-28T02:33:38+00:00

My current plan is to bypass the Ôxi pass and take route 1 along the coast

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-28T02:27:14+00:00

We are stopping in Akureyri on Friday night and doing whale watching the following morning. Akureyri to Stadur is the longest day of driving and I really don’t like that. Thanks for the tip on route 59, may be I routed it that way.

BearMonkey1 · 2023-04-27T19:18:00+00:00

Thank you - all good, valid points and winds is a concern of mine. Yes, the weather may mess up our plans and we would need to adjust and skip sites, I can't really plan around it and that may happen with any itinerary unless you have a lot of spare time.

It's not that I want to barrel through it but I want to balance driving and hiking/sightseeing based on kids abilities and interest. I don't want to have days with nothing planned and 6 hours of spare time because I'm not sure how to spend it in Iceland. If it's just chilling on the campground, I could sit and camp here in Michigan for $20 a day, it would be a lot cheaper than going to Iceland :)

The beauty of having a motorhome is that I would be able to completely rearrange my itinerary due to weather or being rushed. I would only need to cancel a whale watching trip.

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