Today, we packed up our gear and departed Hvammstangi, heading towards Hestheimar, the name of our lodging near the town of Hella. The drive was over three hours, and we stopped in Borgarnes for lunch. Today’s temperatures were twice yesterday’s, but were met with horrendous wind throughout the day, along with some snow. Driving was treacherous, and Shannon was a complete champ behind the wheel.
Our drive brought us through Reykjavík, which gave us the chance to stop and see Hallgrímskirkja, the iconic church. The church was beautiful and an inspiring experience. We also walked down the street to check out a few shops, but the wind and our desire to get re-settled prompted us to promise to return later this week and end our day.
More to come tomorrow!