Today was the day to retrace our route back to Reykjavik in preparation for our flight home the following day. We still had a few stops to make, however, since we had missed them on the way up. The views going in the opposite direction were also new to us, and it was a beautiful drive on a beautiful day.
Our first stop was the Dyrholaey Promontory, a bluff set above a black sand beach with craggy cliffs, interesting offshore rocks, and sweeping views. We managed to find the trail that led us to views of the natural sea arches off in the distance. On the way out, we passed a flock of sheep making their way across the beach.
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| Dyrholaey Promontory |
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| Dyrholaey Promontory |
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| Dyrholaey Promontory |
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| Sheep |
We enjoyed more views of green hills and fields, as well as tidy farms with red roofs. Wildflowers dotted some of the roadside fields.
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| Most Farm Buildings in Iceland Seem to Have Red Roofs |
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| Green Fields and Wildflowers |
I finally was able to catch photographs of one of my favorite traffic devices in Iceland. Scattered along the highways are signs that monitor speeds. If you are exceeding the speed limit, you are greeted with a sad face. Maintaining the posted speed limit, however, rewards you with a happy face. How endearing is that?!
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| These Traffic Devices Always Made Me Smile (Even If We Were Speeding!) |
Because a negative COVID test was required for entry back into the United States, we had made appointments for testing in Reykjavik. The site was fairly easy to find, and we were in and out in no time. Although we had thought we might explore more of Reykjavik, we were both tired after a long week of touring and decided to just check into our hotel.
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| Our Route - Day 7 |
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