Iceland Part 2

Leaving the Strokkur geyser we drove

to Gulfoss falls..

the third and final stop on the 

Golden Circle tour.

Breathtaking views

and scenery..

and I can still hear the sound

of the water crashing.

The Golden Circle tour 

is a must if you're visiting

Iceland!

We decided to push it and

drive to the Blue Lagoon.

The sun came out

(doesn't happen often)

and at 5 in the afternoon

people were leaving.

No waiting in lines

and we had the place almost

to ourselves!

What an incredible 

experience!

Yes..

Steve has a mud mask on.

We all put them on!

My skin never felt or looked

better after getting out

of the Blue Lagoon!

I didn't take many pictures here..

we were too busy bathing!

The Blue Lagoon was 

gorgeous!

What a way to end the day!

The next day we

took a puffin tour.

The boat pulled up 

close so we could see the 

puffins!

Iceland is beautiful.

What a great way to

start the summer!

Next stop..

Boston and 

Martha's Vineyard!

Iceland Part 1

A few days before we flew 

back to the states for the summer,

we took advantage of 

Icelandair's stopover promotion.

It is a great way to see this beautiful

country if you're flying to or from Europe!

We arrived early in the morning and 

had 3 full days of sightseeing.

 We stayed in a cute B&B right in

the city.

We rented a car one day 

and spent the entire day

driving the Golden Circle.

It was a long day in the car

but oh so worth it.

We stopped first

(not on the tour) at this spot..

amazing rock formations everywhere.

The kids got out and made some of their own.

First stop on the tour

is Thingvellir National Park.

I'm just realizing I might need

to post Iceland in two parts!

I took so many pictures..

It is such an easy country

to photograph..

surrounded by beauty.

From there we drove to

view the Geysir Strokkur

that sprouts water 100 ft in the 

air about every 5-10 minutes.

And this is the last shot 

I got of the Geysir right

before it errupted..

there was a reason that 

everyone was standing on that side.

I got SOAKED!!

I'll post the last two stops

on our tour tomorrow!

We're Home..Minus One

Where do I begin?

With Iceland?

Martha's Vineyard?

Rome?

Positano and Capri?

Or with my oldest leaving for the

University of Miami?

The summer that we had was

incredible.

The travel..

the time spent with

family and friends..

the food

the laughs

the adventures!

I could go on and on.

I can't tell you how many

times I said to my children

this summer..

"do you KNOW how lucky you are??"

We are beyond blessed to have had

the experiences we did this summer.

I am so very thankful for my 

hardworking husband who makes it happen.

Once I organize my photos

and continue to unpack

and get ready for back to school

here in Paris..

I will document our adventures

of this summer.

Until then..

this picture was taken Sunday evening

on our way to dinner.

Stephen took a copy of it 

for his dorm room.

It was our last night in Capri and 

less than 48 hours later..

Steve and Stephen were on

their way to Miami..

and I was a mess.

I miss you Stephen.

But I know this is your

time to fly!

And I know that even though "home" has been in

many, many different places..

 we are your home no matter 

where that place is.

You are loved and missed!