June 2025 (the Rest) and July 2025 (the Beginning) Dump featuring Iceland and Turkiye
Summer trip two of three is complete. It's was ballin'. Let's discuss. Let's start with Iceland. As the country name implies, it's a cold country. I don't think the temperature rose above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and sun was rare. Layers are encouraged, as are scarves. Despite that, it is a beautiful country. Rugged and sparsely-populated, the people are polite, and the animals are incredible. I enjoyed meeting most, if not all, of the species that call the island home: puffins (and other birds), whales, Arctic foxes, Icelandic horses, cats, reindeer, sheep, seals, and a variety of farm animals. Also, we visited Iceland with Viking. And they, of course, have top tier service. The food was great, the staff was great, the entertainment was great, the spa was great, the tours were great, etc. The other guests, in several cases, walked super slow and did not seem to understand that people under the age of 50 are allowed to travel and enjoy life. My tour to Turkiye di...