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  • Iceland
    • Travel to Iceland
    • Day 1 Arrival in Reykjavik
    • Day 2 Exploring Reykjavik
    • Day 3 Perlan and Driving South
    • Day 4 The Golden Circle
    • Day 5 Exploring the South Coast
    • Day 6 Ice Caves and Icebergs
    • Day 7 The East Coast
    • Day 8 Dettifoss and the Forest Lagoon
    • Day 9 Whale Watching
    • Day 10 Return to Reykjavik
  • England
    • Day 1 Arrive in London
    • Day 2 London and the Royals
    • Day 3 London: Harry Potter Day
    • Day 4 London: What's English Food?
    • Day 5 Travel Day: Shakespeare's Globe Tour
    • Day 6 The Lake District: Beatrix Potter's Hill top Farm
    • Day 7 the Lake District: Guided Tour and Hadrian's Wall
    • Day 8, Travel Day: Tour of Stratford-Upon_Avon
    • Day 9, The Cotswolds Gardens and Afternoon British Tea
    • Day 10 Exploring the Cotswolds
    • Day 12 Bath and the Roman Baths
    • Day 13 Stonehenge
    • Day 14 Taking a Bath in Bath
    • Day 15 Heading Home
  • Hawaiian Islands
    • Day 1, July 13, 2023 Travel Day
    • Day 2, July 14, 2023 Polynesian Culture Center
    • Day 3, July 15, 2023 Diamond Head and Iolani Palace
    • Day 4, July 16, 2023 Dole Plantation and Northshore
    • Day 5, July 17 Pearl Harbor
    • Day 6, July 18, 2023 Travel Day 1
    • Day7 July 19, 2023, Spouting Horn
    • Day 8, July 20, 2023 Spouting Horn and the Lighthouse.
    • Day 9, July 21, 2023, Travel Day 2
    • Day 10, July 22, 2023 Volcano National Park
    • Day 11. July 23, 2023, Chocolate Day
    • Day 12, July 24, 2023, Coffee Day
    • Day 13 July 25, 2023, Botanical Gardens & Going Home Day

​Return to Reykjavik

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After breakfast, Mary Ellen and I quickly ran across the street to the shopping area for a few last minute gifts. While there, we bumped into Sandy. She had tried to see the church next to the hotel, but it was closed again. On the way back to the hotel, we paused for a picture moment at the town heart. 
Back at the hotel, we packed up for the next leg of the journey. It was our last leg. We headed back to Reykjavik.  I pulled the van around to the front of the hotel, we packed up, and headed to the airport. It was a five minute drive.  
We approached the airport but did not see where to return the van. I then saw a few rows of cars with  different rental car companies' names on poles. After parking in the EuropCar spot, we found an employee who took the keys.  I wanted to talk to someone about a problem but the young man said it was a very long line and  gave me the email address for customer service.  We entered a very tiny airport with only ONE gate!  After checking in our suitcases, we sat in the tiny lounge waiting for our flight. ​
It was a smooth flight to Reykjavik. Although I'm thinking my water bottle wanted to stay in this country. I had left it in the seat pocket on the plane. I did manage to have a flight attendant  run back out and snag it for me. When we finished checking in at the hotel I ended up leaving it on the desk. I'll have to see where it ends up. Hopefully it'll be in Richmond. ​

The afternoon activities included lunch at the Grandi Matholl Food Hall and then checking out The Icelandic Phallological Museum.   The museum is a very interesting place.  The entrance is through a bar and when you pay the entrance fee, you are given a coupon for 10% off drinks which you are allowed to take with you while you peruse the museum.
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The museum has some interesting exhibits. Learning how animals procreated
appealed to me most. They displayed examples of animal phallus and gave information on their mating practices. The exhibits covered large animals such as whales, walruses and seals down to the very small all the way to hamsters and gerbils. It also exhibits past cartoons and objects created in this shape. It is a very unique museum to visit.

​We had dinner at the restaurant connected to the hotel; our last Icelandic meal. I had lamb chops while Linda and Sandy enjoyed fresh fish. Kathleen, Mary Ellen, and I got our last taste of ice cream before  heading up to pack.  Tomorrow we head home.
  • Summer Traveler Home Page
  • About
  • Iceland
    • Travel to Iceland
    • Day 1 Arrival in Reykjavik
    • Day 2 Exploring Reykjavik
    • Day 3 Perlan and Driving South
    • Day 4 The Golden Circle
    • Day 5 Exploring the South Coast
    • Day 6 Ice Caves and Icebergs
    • Day 7 The East Coast
    • Day 8 Dettifoss and the Forest Lagoon
    • Day 9 Whale Watching
    • Day 10 Return to Reykjavik
  • England
    • Day 1 Arrive in London
    • Day 2 London and the Royals
    • Day 3 London: Harry Potter Day
    • Day 4 London: What's English Food?
    • Day 5 Travel Day: Shakespeare's Globe Tour
    • Day 6 The Lake District: Beatrix Potter's Hill top Farm
    • Day 7 the Lake District: Guided Tour and Hadrian's Wall
    • Day 8, Travel Day: Tour of Stratford-Upon_Avon
    • Day 9, The Cotswolds Gardens and Afternoon British Tea
    • Day 10 Exploring the Cotswolds
    • Day 12 Bath and the Roman Baths
    • Day 13 Stonehenge
    • Day 14 Taking a Bath in Bath
    • Day 15 Heading Home
  • Hawaiian Islands
    • Day 1, July 13, 2023 Travel Day
    • Day 2, July 14, 2023 Polynesian Culture Center
    • Day 3, July 15, 2023 Diamond Head and Iolani Palace
    • Day 4, July 16, 2023 Dole Plantation and Northshore
    • Day 5, July 17 Pearl Harbor
    • Day 6, July 18, 2023 Travel Day 1
    • Day7 July 19, 2023, Spouting Horn
    • Day 8, July 20, 2023 Spouting Horn and the Lighthouse.
    • Day 9, July 21, 2023, Travel Day 2
    • Day 10, July 22, 2023 Volcano National Park
    • Day 11. July 23, 2023, Chocolate Day
    • Day 12, July 24, 2023, Coffee Day
    • Day 13 July 25, 2023, Botanical Gardens & Going Home Day