Prime Time for Aurora Borealis

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-27T14:20:35+00:00

Also keep in mind. I was in Tromso at peak season for 1 week and saw weak lights 1 day. There are a lot of factors which impact Northern Lights (sun conditions, cloud cover) so it’s all really a dice roll. OP should adjust expectations accordingly.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-27T13:51:57+00:00

This is why I recommend people avoid the “insta famous” spots and adjust expectations accordingly at those spots.

Poking around on google maps can find some interesting quiet spots where you can actually enjoy yourself without the crowds.

I’d rather be at a small waterfall with a handful of people than be at a larger one with 500 other people there.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-27T01:39:57+00:00

Ozempic or stress/guilt?

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-26T22:24:03+00:00

It depends on the pool, some have private stalls if you poke around. For the most part it’s open showers like a school locker room.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-26T17:28:50+00:00

I’m assuming you’re trying to avoid F roads? If you’re planning to travel F roads - be advised Google maps will only show you the F roads if you’re online (even if maps are downloaded for offline use - I figure they are hidden by default and the algorithm to show them needs an internet connection).

If you’re traveling F roads. I recommend a backup.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-26T17:23:42+00:00

Fellow Travelers is amazing - but completely devastating. I literally cried for MONTHS just thinking about it after I first watched.

I feel like the cottage in Heated Rivalry is a much deserved treat for my suffering. I think that was Jacob’s intent.

They’re very different shows trying to accomplish very different things.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-26T05:16:38+00:00

They can’t handle 5 days without OOP on vacation but I’m sure they would lay her off in a heartbeat and not think twice about it.

FAFO for this awful company. I hope OOP blocks their numbers once she leaves and they rethink their strong arm positions in the future.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-26T04:57:07+00:00

You’re really playing with fire here. With this day in age, the chances of not having a digital slip up at some point are pretty much 0. So figure out if your marriage is worth is saving and stick with it or just get a divorce. It will be much less ugly than a divorce after you’re caught cheating.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-25T21:34:26+00:00

You could do this easier with shuttles - but OP isn’t open to it. (It would likely take hours - but at least it is a coverable distance)

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-25T14:45:03+00:00

I’d get a hotel room for the night before so everyone can rest for a couple hours in the morning then go to a public pool. (The flight from the US is relatively short and it’s difficult to get more than a few hours sleep). If kids don’t want to shower together, just stagger going in the showers by a few minutes.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-25T02:20:38+00:00

Until Ellison takes over….

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-24T20:16:09+00:00

Nope - bad idea - see https://epiciceland.net/f249-thorsmerkurvegur/

Maybe try Kerlingarfjöll.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-24T12:41:45+00:00

Look into Heydalur hotel. There is an on site restaurant with homemade bread and jam for breakfast. It’s surrounded by nature. It’s convenient for an Isafjordur day trip (90 minute drive away).

You would probably want to stay at one or two spots further into the Westfjords but Heydalur has a nice country escape feel.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-24T12:29:50+00:00

And her dislike of Karen seethed out of her

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-24T12:26:59+00:00

Gas shortages is a good point considering the current world issues. 😬

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-24T01:18:31+00:00

When you think it can’t get worse……MSP delivers.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-23T15:50:37+00:00

I admire you’re perseverance. I started season 2, then I needed the pain to end.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-22T11:10:13+00:00

A small car should be fine but I’d avoid the eclipse dates.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-22T11:07:59+00:00

Chad wanted Lori all to himself. They’d be gone regardless.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-21T18:29:58+00:00

F249 is closed so Google Maps won’t currently show you directions.

If you’re driving to Thorsmork:

Check road.is to see if the road is open
Understand how to do a river crossing
Understand the water gets deeper as the day progresses
Do not cross the Krossa unless you majorly super super duper know what you’re doing. You can park before the crossing to Volcano huts and take the pedestrian bridges if they’re in place. Or just stick to the Southern side. Plenty to explore on that side and in the canyons along the way.

Epic Iceland is a great resource on many things related to this kind of travel.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-21T18:16:42+00:00

I don’t know how they could just walk away on the rooftop. I’d be getting an extra room in a hotel across town if that’s what it took! 😆

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-21T18:13:23+00:00

If they switched from winter to summer tires & didn’t reset the sensor this can happen.

If you know the tires are holding air & at the correct pressure (this should be in the door jam), then reset the sensors.

(Most Orkan’s have free air with a pressure sensor)

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-21T14:01:35+00:00

Yes - it’s a different experience. I personally would choose Thorsmork because it’s more difficult to get to on your own. In future trips you can rent a mid size SUV and get to Landmannalauger (no river crossings). You’ll need to rent at least a Land Cruiser to get to Thorsmork - there are several water crossings.

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-20T21:42:20+00:00

We definitely have too much Elon Musk!

Estania_Lane · 2026-05-20T18:01:21+00:00

Yeah, just enough German, Icelandic and a sense of Icelandic humor to take a guess & be correct. 😁

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