9th Month in Iceland by the Numbers

This post was suppose to go up while I was in Croatia so it is a bit late. I am still recovering from my trip but will be back next week with lots of beautiful pictures of Croatia!

This past month has been filled with more rain than should be allowed in the middle of summer. I never would have thought I would be wearing my winter coat in July! But don’t feel to bad, I am currently enjoying the beautiful beaches of Croatia as this post is going up so I am finally getting my sunshine fix.

Without further ado lets get to my 9th month in Iceland!

13.1 Miles Ran

It has been on my bucket list to run a race abroad and I couldn’t have chosen a more beautiful place to do it at!

First World Cup experience

This video cracks me up and is basically how I feel when watching soccer, someone is all fake falling down!

Three delicious lunches at Gló

This is my favorite place to grab lunch in Reykjavik, I love all the fresh ingredients they use and have never had a bad meal here.

Two trips to Stofan cafe

Speaking of favorite places in Reykjavik, I just love this cafe. It has such a cozy atmosphere, like you are hanging out in someones living room, well outdated living room but still it is great.

First time sending someone flowers

Ordering a flower deliver order online was a new experience to me, I am just glad they made it on time. A very happy birthday to my beautiful Mom!

Five trips to the library
All of these trips where to try and find the third book in the Divergent series. On my fifth time I jumped up and down like a little kid when I saw the book sitting on the shelf. And imagine my disappointment when I was told I couldn’t check the book out because it was on hold.

Two minute walk from my house to see this sunset

If it was not cloudy outside around 11 pm you could find me walking to the sea near my house to catch the beautiful sunsets. This night it looked like the clouds were bright red cotton balls, so beautiful!

Three am wake up call

It was a rough day of travel but my excitement for our trip got me through!

18 hours in London

This was my first time in London and it was an amazing day. A longer trip back is definitely needed!

Two days exploring Dubrovnik

As major Game of Throne fans H and I were running around like excited kids. The old city of Dubrovnik was beautiful and we loved exploring the little streets!

One hour ferry ride to Korčula

Our second stop in Croatia, the beautiful island of Korčula.

Croatia was amazing and I can’t wait to share our trip with you all. This month may of had a rainy start but it sure has ended on a sunny note! And what better way to start my 10th month in abroad than on a beautiful beach in Croatia.

Previous by the numbers month recaps:
First Month in Iceland by the Numbers
Second Month in Iceland by the Numbers
Third Month in Iceland by the Numbers
Fourth Month in Iceland by the Numbers
Fifth Month in Iceland by the Numbers
Sixth Month in Iceland by the Numbers
Seventh Month in Iceland by the Numbers
8th Month in Iceland by the Numbers

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July 31, 2014 by Kiki

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http://www.gutenblogyall.com/ Margo

beautiful! welcome back, dear! can’t wait to hear about your time in croatia!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  Thanks Margo! I am being a bit slow getting things together after coming back from our trip but I can’t wait to share our time there with you all!
http://sophieinclogs.com Sophie

Sooo much envy for Croatia!! Sounds like month number 9 was excellent. Also, you just reminded me that I need to check out the Divergent series as well!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  I recommend the Divergent series. I wasn’t crazy about the movie but I really loved the books!
http://prettythingandco.com/ Madaline

Croatia looks gorgeous. Was it really cold enough for sweaters?!?! Omg. My husband would die. I, however, think I’m ready for a fall sweater or two…
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  There was only one or two nights where I needed a light sweater but I was always in a dress or shorts. I wish I felt ready to a fall sweater, I usually feel that way when I am back home, craving the fall sweaters and pumpkin lattes!
http://esthernovich.blogspot.com.es/ esthernovich

Do you have a hard time finding books in English in Iceland? It´s so hard here in Madrid, you would think being a capital and all they would have more bookstores that sell english books. I´ve never thought to check the library though…maybe one of these days.
Btw, is Divergent any good? have you seen the movie? I heard it´s a similar style to the Hunger Games…
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  I actually have been pretty lucky with finding books in English here. Since Icelanders read so many book they are always stocking the shelves with the most recently books in English. It is quite expensive to buy the books so I always try and find them at the library first if possible. I wasn’t crazy about the Divergent movie but I really have enjoyed the books. And it is really similar to the Hunger Games so if you enjoyed the Hunger Games I think you would like Divergent!
http://englishgirlcanadianman.blogspot.ca/ Holly Nelson

Wow…your library must be so advanced to have so tent as new as Divergent! Not ours!! Sounds like it has been a good month!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  We are pretty lucky we usually have the new books quite soon, you may have to wait a bit for them but it is much better than buying them new.
http://www.chicadeedee.com/ Dannielle @ Chicadeedee

So excited to see your croatia pics. I had never sent flowers by delivery before I moved abroad either! And the first time was to my mom too. Gotta love our mommas.
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  Ha that is funny, yes gotta love our moms! I was so unsure of how to order it and to describe where her office was located inside the building! I loved Croatia I can’t wait to start going through my pictures and sharing them!
http://letuswanderlust.blogspot.com/ Carly @ Let Us Wanderlust

What a busy but wonderful month it sounds and looks like you’ve had! Can’t wait for Croatia pics! I’ve always wanted to visit!!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  Croatia was wonderful! I can’t wait to start going through my pictures and sharing them.
http://www.military.com/spouse/military-deployment/reintegration/returning-to-home-life-after-deployment.html Jeffrey Dowling

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http://confuzzledom.wordpress.com/ bevchen

That sunset really is beautiful!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  Sunsets here are so beautiful!
Janet

looks so beautiful in croatia!!! I’m super envious!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  Croatia was so beautiful, I loved it there!
http://www.adventurings.com Cynthia

Oooh that restaurant you visited looks amazing- as well as those cafes. Reykjavik knows how to do food and drink! How is the English book selection at the local library? Can’t wait to hear about your Croatian adventures :)
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  They are some of my favorite places in Reykjavik ;) So far I have been able to find most of the books I have wanted from the library. The newest releases aren’t always available, you can usually find them at the bookstore though if you wanted to pay the high costs. Lucky for me my bookclub usually has a lot of books going around between us so that helps as well!
http://www.rhymeandribbons.com/ Amanda @ Rhyme & Ribbons

It appears as though you have a strange spammer! I can’t wait to read your posts on Croatia. I’ve already been going mad over your instagrams! x
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  Right! Geez that spammer wasn’t messing around. I can’t wait to start sharing my Croatia pictures, I am still stuck in vacation lazy mode so I need to get it together and start putting my Croatia posts together!
http://movebyyourself.com Kelley @ Move By Yourself

I can’t wait to see your posts on Croatia! And that video of the World Cup minions is hilarious! I’ve watched it a million times and it always makes me laugh.
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  That video always cracks me up!
http://thethingsiamcrazyfor.wordpress.com/ Camila

Wow those photos of Croatia are amazing! I can’t wait to see/read more about your trip! Also that video of the minions is just too funny, I love them! And congrats again on the race :)
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  Thanks Camila! Isn’t that video so funny I love it!
http://bristolinmypocket.blogspot.co.uk/ Sara Rose

That lunch looks amazing!!! Can’t wait to see all the Croatia pics! And I can’t believe you were in London! A longer trip is definitely needed :)
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  A longer trip in London really was needed. It felt more like a rush around the city and see as much as possible but not really get to enjoy the city.
http://withlove-rachel.com Rachel Murphree

Congrats on the half marathon! I still have a hard time wrapping my mind around 11 pm sunsets. Also, I am super jealous of the trip to Croatia!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  Thanks Rachel! Croatia was really amazing!
http://bluehairinbelgium.blogspot.be/ Kerri Heritage

Yummy lunch and wonderful sunsets.
I was wondering, is it difficult to find books wrote in English at the library? Just that, here in Belgium, it’s not often that I find an English section in the bookstore or such (I haven’t checked the library).

This is me assuming that you will be reading an English book… apologise if you are actually fluent in Icelandic and were reading the book in that language… :)
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  I wish I was able to read books in Icelandic, although I can bust through a few children’s books:) We have quite a few books in English actually. I am sure that it has to do a lot with that not many books are translated to Icelandic so we have the English version instead, lucky me!
http://voyageofthemeemee.com/ Amanda MeeMee

Awwww… so cute that you sent your mom flowers!!!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  I was so glad they actually made it to her office! My instructions were a bit confusing I am sure!
http://luyoutravel.blogspot.com/ Elizabeth Georgian

I can’t wait to read more about your trip!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  I can’t wait to start writing about it and going through my pictures!
http://welaughanyway.blogspot.com/ Yalanda_Meshell

Ah! I love the photos of Croatia! I really, reeally, REALLY want to travel there! I’m a huge GOT fan too! Lucky you!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  It was amazing I loved Croatia!
http://thepumpkinshead.wordpress.com/ Betty J. Ogburn

…It all looks WONDERFUL-how did you enjoy Londontown???…And you didn’t happen to see the Iron Throne, did you???…
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  I didn’t see the Iron Throne, we didn’t do the Game of Thrones tour they have so I am not sure where they have it. London was a lot of fun but I think I need a proper trip back there next time.
http://www.tothedayslikethis.com/ Sammy @ Days Like This

Love your new blog design!! Glad you enjoyed London :)
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  Thank you :) London was great, no wonder you enjoy your adopted city so much!
http://hemborgwife.wordpress.com/ Bailie @ The Hemborg Wife

I have totally squeeled and grabbed books at the library when one finally comes in that I want!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence
  
  Same here! It has been great being in a bookclub as well and getting to exchange books.
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