UK and Iceland

I was going to wash the car, but it’s raining, so I had better update the blog instead.

These pictures were taken on our bi-annual Blighty trip to visit family and friends. We also managed a side excursion to Iceland.

The whole vibe of this trip was much more positive than the last one and consequently was one of our most enjoyable visits, albeit much too short.

The highlight for me was my sister Aprils wedding to Sean. To be honest, the last couple of years have been rather grim and unsettling so it was a privilege to attend such a joyous and positive occasion. It was all very low key with the ceremony taking place at the Harlow registry office with the reception held in April and Sean’s garden, but all the better for it without any of the stuffiness and formality of a church wedding.

 April, Sean, Thomas and Daniel.

The Glynn clan.

Below are random photo's taken on our various escapades on the UK leg of our trip.

 Somewhere near Malvern with Robin, Eddie and Neena.

 Worcestershire Beacon.

 A rather lovely church, again somewhere in the Malvern area.

 I didn't catch much, but had a great day fishing at Dobb's Weir.

Clacton.The new wheels.

As befitting its name Iceland was rather cold and wet, but great fun all the same. If you are into waterfalls and geysers and being cold and wet then this is the place for you. If your idea of a holiday is stuffing yourself full of ice-cream and chips on the Costa del Sol, then avoid like the plague.

 Geysir doing its business.

The geysir erupted every few minutes and varied in intensity quite a bit.

Neena and I

Gulfoss.  I didn't really get any great pictures as the weather was particularly foul at this point and I was having to clean the camera lens every few seconds.

Gulfoss - not a good place to fall in.

This one was taken a little way below Gulfoss.

 On the road

The wheels. Our hire car was the size of a truck, went like the clappers and I want one for Xmas.

Moss

 Seljalandsfoss

There was a track running behind the waterfall, which of course we just had to do.

How to get real wet, real quick.

 Skógafoss - the perfect waterfall.

This was taken on our last day in Iceland and lo and behold the sun decided to make a belated appearance, hence the rainbows.

On the way to the Myrdalsjokull glacier. In stark contrast to the rest of the trip the weather was glorious and was real tee shirt and shorts stuff at times.

 The Myrdalsjokull glacier. It was about a 20 minute walk to the terminal face.

Wise advice I am sure, but what the heck....

My brother Robin, risking life and limb.

Yours truly.