Amanda asks us to revisit this Friendly Friday, and I have chosen Iceland. We have visited several times, and never tire of this magical saga country. This summer we are going back again, to the western part of Iceland, and to revisit Vestmannaeyar.
Seljalandsfoss 2006 – in the header, 2016 and winter.
Gullfoss winter 2016 and summer 2006.
And the mesmerizing lava fields, 2006, just have to have it again!
Thank you, Amanda, for a chance to remember and revisit!
Leya 
Wow, that first photo is impressive! It really shows the scale!
It does, thank you! And the wind!
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Your photos bring back memories of our trips to Iceland. Once we visited in late October for the Iceland Airwaves, an international music festival with venues all of Reijkjavik. Another time we went in early March. The northern lights eluded us, so hopefully we get to see them next time we go to hopefully explore the rest of the island. Great photographs of Gullfoss!
Unfortunately we have missed out on the northern lights every time! I think you must book with the experts over there to have a chance.
Yes, probably! Hopefully next time!
Tjusigt!
/Skvitt
Tack!
Tack själv!
/Skvitt
I agree with Leya. You may be lucky enough to see the lights if you head out of the city areas. Plenty of companies do tours. The main problem is the weather. The lights may be active, but cloud cover will stop you seeing them, especially in the winter seasons. All the best, you might get lucky. Staying over a week increases your chances of seeing them as well – given the weather variants. Else you have to go up to the north of Finland for another good chance!
This is so beautiful.
Thank you very much! This is a precious island in the world.
Jaw-droppingly spectacular!
♥ A much loved country!
I was wrong on my guess as to the country you chose for the Friendly Friday prompt, but pleasantly wrong! Iceland is one of my favourite destinations. I was only there in winter so it is really intriguing to see the falls in summer, and especially the lava fields. They are mesmerizing! They remind me a little of the rolling green convoluted hills outside Wellington in New Zealand! Fantastic photos. And also a reminder my memory is not so good. I was calling Godafoss , Gullfoss and visa versa! Ah! My mind needs sharpening up!
Haha, it is me who is wrong! It is Gullfoss! Thank you for reminding me😉
Really! Oh that is such a relief! I really thought I was in error. No worries.
Haha, glad you told me!
It looks amazing. Great photos!
You must go, Gavin. Everyone must go to Iceland at least once. It is totally fascinating. Very close to the wilds of nature, there.
I was thinking to plan a trip next autumn. The boys have half term in October and it would be nice to see the Aurora Borealis whilst we are there.
I was there in Feb/March and saw only a small glow…. better luck for you in October. Are you staying at least a week?
That’s all I would get. My time is always limited, to school holidays nowadays, and then I have to be aware that there Mother needs to see them as well. It’s not ideal, but its all about the children nowadays.
I am sure you will be lucky! Even if we have visited many times we’ve had no luck with the Aurora. Best thing is to book with a company for a trip when you are there. They will take you out of all city lights so as to see it properly.
Thank you for the advice.
You are welcome.
Thank you – it is a very special place. You should visit if you can!
The willing is there, we just need to see about the money!
So lovely 😀
Thank you – love that island!
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Such magnificence
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Amazing! I hope to go to Iceland for the first time this summer! Judging from these photos, I know it will be amazing!
It will! Happy travels!
What a great waterfall.
There are so many of them in Iceland – glad you like it!
Oj så vackert och mäktigt! 🙂
😀 Det är det verkligen!
It’s really interesting to see the same waterfall from the same spot in two different seasons 🙂
I think so too – in fact I found out just today when I was searching the archives. I did not know I had the same photo taken 10 years ago!
Beautiful photos! We were thinking of visiting there, but it wasn’t on the top of our list. After seeing your photos, I definitely want to go soon, even though I don’t think we can take good photos like these ;-). Thanks.
Have a great day.
In Iceland, the photos can never go wrong…all those magnificent views will be there. It is the right weather you must try to catch…
Gorgeous landscapes.
Thank you, they are. Well worth all visits.
Fabulous pics of a fabulous place 🙂
Glad you like them, David – agree about a fabulous place!
Marvellous!
Thank you, Sue – I love that island…
I can see why!
And thank you for giving me a chance to visit/revisit this amazingly beautiful and diverse place.
janet
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