Category Archives: Geysir

Angeline Kwan’s Golden Circle trip

Posted on August 5, 2010 by tiresidedown

Here’s a short account of Angeline Kwan’s trip to Iceland from June 2010.  Angeline took a tour our of Reykjavik for 8900ISK and gives it an 8/10 overall with a few critiques. Text and images from AngelineKwan.com with permission (images placement … Continue reading →

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Squaring the (Golden) Circle

Posted on July 20, 2010 by tiresidedown

Here’s a unique summary. Many references to the Golden Circle tour have the perfunctory comments. This one includes knitwear, singing, Guinness and Icelandic beer and inspired the ‘witty’ category and tag. Quote from Stouters: There are hazards in Iceland. Knitwear … Continue reading →

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Golden Circle tour in January

Posted on July 20, 2010 by tiresidedown

Whitemeister’s experience of Iceland included a new years eve hangover, (which also means it was a winter season vacation), the Blue Lagoon and the Golden Circle tour. Both of these run year round though some may consider an Iceland vacation only for the most hearty among us. Continue reading →

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Rose Appleby’s Golden Circle trip – 1995 (2/3)

Posted on July 18, 2010 by tiresidedown

Iceland – The Golden Circle We drive past Geysir, fluffy white puffs of steam rising from the ground, and turn off to Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall. I’m looking forward to this. Hope my fear of edges doesn’t prevent me from … Continue reading →

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Rose Appleby’s Golden Circle trip – 1995 (3/3)

Posted on July 18, 2010 by tiresidedown

Iceland – The Golden Circle A quick drive downhill and we arrive at Geysir. Geysir itself is a huge wart-like bump with tiny streams of water dribbling down it. The rock is streaked with slippery looking, whitish deposits and quite … Continue reading →

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