I can’t believe I am saying goodbye to my teens and hello to my 20s, months are just flying by!
Month number 19 was an amazing month full of exploring my own backyard, I didn’t think month 20 could top it, but it sure did! From our road trip to the north of Iceland to glacier climbing and waterfall hunting month 20 sure has spoiled me with some amazing experiences.
Time to recap this amazing month with some by the numbers fun!
One hour spent recovering from a long hiking adventure at the beach
Does it still count as the beach if you are sitting in a hot pool next to the beach? If it is in Iceland then I am counting it as a yes! This was my first visit to Nauthólsvík and I can’t believe I haven’t been to this pool before. This beach is literally right behind my work, you now know where to find me on sunny days this summer.
Three caves explored at Heiðmörk
A few weekends ago the Viking said he had an adventure planned for us. I should of known this adventure would include some caves, H loves exploring caves! Me personally, I think I am still traumatized from that movie The Descent (do you guys know that creepy cave movie I am talking about?) but I was more than happy to explore the area around the caves while the Viking did his cave exploring.
Four hours spent hanging out on a glacier
You guys I still can’t believe I did this! Walking around on a glacier, how many people can say they have done that?! I will admit, I was really nervous about this adventure I had signed myself up for. What if I slipped on the ice and fell down a crack? What if the ice axe fell and hit me in the face? Ya, I am really good at thinking of the worst situations possible. Thankfully none of this happened and I spent my time on the glacier in totally amazement of my surroundings. A post is coming soon on this bucket list adventure so stay tuned!
Three days road tripping around Iceland
When I told H I wanted to visit the north of Iceland for my birthday I had no idea how amazing my birthday weekend would turn out. Seriously, I had the best birthday ever! How could I not, my birthday weekend was filled with waterfalls, adorable Icelandic horses and the stunning Icelandic landscape. 26, I think it is going to be my best year yet!
Two hours visiting an Icelandic farm
Back to how amazing my birthday weekend was, starting my birthday horseback riding in the Icelandic countryside, ya, that was a bucket list item for me! If only H had a better experience with his horse, maybe I could convince him that we need to get our own horses so we can go horseback riding all the time! #thiswillneverhappen
Four waterfalls visited in the north of Iceland
I really think I need to start a waterfall wanderlust series, Iceland is just full of so many beautiful ones I have to discover them all!
Five kilometers ran while getting covered in colored dust
Months ago H and I had signed up to run the color run with a bunch of our friends. The days leading up to our run were filled with wind and rain storms, not ideal for a color run. When I went to bed the night before I was so not looking forward to running in the wind and rain while getting colored dust thrown on me, what a mess it would make! Thankfully the morning of the run was absolutely beautiful and sunny, and while I was a colorful mess it was a blast.
Second time visiting the beautiful Glymur
I just love everything about Glymur. The hike back to the waterfall, the waterfall itself, even the drive there, it is all stunning! Add in the beautiful weather we had for our hike and it was Icelandic heaven.
Two days spent celebrating my Viking
I got to go on an awesome road trip for my birthday weekend, H got amazing weather for his birthday weekend. I think we both have had some pretty awesome birthdays this year! H has another celebration waiting for him when he arrives to Oregon next week, I can’t wait to share with you all the surprise gift I got him!
Seventeenth of June, Iceland’s Independence Day, celebrated inside a glacier
H and I showed our patriotic spirit while we walked the tunnels of the newest attraction in Iceland, Into the Glacier. This was one unique experience that we both loved. We sure did explore a lot of glaciers this month!
I told you Iceland spoiled me this month! I am heading back to Oregon for the next month and while I will miss my Icelandic adventures I am so looking forward to seeing my family and having sunshine in my life again!
Question of the Day?
What adventures have you gotten up to lately? Would you explore a glacier?
Previous by the numbers month recaps:
19th Month in Iceland By The Numbers
18th Month in Iceland By The Numbers
17th Month in Iceland By The Numbers
16th Month in Iceland By The Numbers
15th Month in Iceland By The Numbers
14th Month in Iceland By The Numbers
13th Month in Iceland By The Numbers
12th Month in Iceland by the Numbers
11th Month in Iceland by the Numbers
10th Month in Iceland by the Numbers
9th Month in Iceland by the Numbers
8th Month in Iceland by the Numbers
Seventh Month in Iceland by the Numbers
6th Month in Iceland by the Numbers
5th Month in Iceland by the Numbers
4th Month in Iceland by the Numbers
3rd Month in Iceland by the Numbers
2nd Month in Iceland by the Numbers
1st Month in Iceland by the Numbers
