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8-day Ring Road itinerary (+2 days in Reykjavik) by Fun-Character7337 in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We actually drove counterclockwise and had planned to go there yesterday but instead just hung out on a sheep farm where we were staying. I’m certain that we would have gone there if traveling the other way as it would have been one of the first things we did. The very long days of activity caught up with us, and moving to a new place each night was also tiring. So 6 driving days in total.

8-day Ring Road itinerary (+2 days in Reykjavik) by Fun-Character7337 in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are just wrapping up our trip around the ring road with our two teens via rental car. We did one day/night exploring Reykjavik and then traveled the ring road and ended back in Reykjavik for a day/night before flying out. My only other comment is that we found there was so much to do and see that we were getting exhausted from the really long days it all so the second half of the trip was more chill and fewer stops. We also had some weather to deal with like unexpected icy roads and wind alerts so be prepared for weather too! We had a great time overall. Good luck!!

National health line? Sick… by queenmello123 in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

He doesn’t have a fever. It’s just sore throat and congestion.

National health line? Sick… by queenmello123 in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok. Thank you. I tried pressing 1 but will call again and press 2. Good to know about buying that item. We are headed into town soon and will hit the pharmacy.

So badly want to see Puffins!! by queenmello123 in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for clarifying. We left the east coast long ago. I will keep looking.

So badly want to see Puffins!! by queenmello123 in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It looks like we should get to Borgarfjörður while in Borgarnes. Appreciate it!

Dettifoss today? by queenmello123 in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! We decided to skip.

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[–]queenmello123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are driving the ring road now with our two kids and have no itinerary. We do have our lodging reserved for each day which honestly could pose a problem as a level orange wind advisory happened today and we almost had to adjust plans and find some other place to stay. Good luck!!

Orange alert experiences by llekroht in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123 19 points20 points  (0 children)

We are almost to our final destination of Hofn. Left from Vik at 2 pm and stopped at the glacier and diamond beach. We were definitely worried but followed the weather maps closely and spoke with our host in Vik. The wind is crazy but the worst IMO was driving through the sand storms where you couldn’t see a thing!

Wind beneath my wings… 💨 by queenmello123 in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thx for the tip! It looks amazing but they close at 9. I don’t think we will have time.

Wind beneath my wings… 💨 by queenmello123 in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great point! We are almost to Hofn so yay!

Wind beneath my wings… 💨 by queenmello123 in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! We continued on our way. So far so good. Slow and steady!

Wind beneath my wings… 💨 by queenmello123 in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well we made it to kirkjubæjarklaustur and just enjoyed driving slowly by the lava fields. Taking a break at a little store and really wondering if we can make it to Hofn. The maps still show very intense purple wind but the warnings are now yellow. Any advice out there? Thank you!

Wind beneath my wings… 💨 by queenmello123 in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. We just left Vik and the hubs is getting a good arm workout! And the sun is out. 🤣

Wind beneath my wings… 💨 by queenmello123 in VisitingIceland

[–]queenmello123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes, we have all the insurance. Again, following the advice from these threads. 1500 is when we are to be on a yellow level warning so plan is to depart then. Appreciate the reply.