tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post616324707791861989..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Hello, Iceland!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1794102168718049092012-10-04T17:43:14.444-04:002012-10-04T17:43:14.444-04:00Yep, his is very happy to have them. He was wearin...Yep, his is very happy to have them. He was wearing them today on the whale watching trip. Thank you!<br /><br />Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-10817526607911323832012-10-04T17:33:33.356-04:002012-10-04T17:33:33.356-04:00We are hoping to head to a city thermal pool tomor...We are hoping to head to a city thermal pool tomorrow moring. Not going to Blue Lagoon this trip. The country seems to have recovered very well. Kevin will do a little more research into and will try and touch on that in another post later.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-85022141340605984182012-10-04T17:23:47.475-04:002012-10-04T17:23:47.475-04:00He is so happy to have this new coat. It is actua...He is so happy to have this new coat. It is actually pretty warm, he is just a wuss when it comes to cold weather. They actually supply overalls and blankets on the trip. No fear of being cold.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54021888010674573362012-10-04T17:19:28.432-04:002012-10-04T17:19:28.432-04:00Won't be long before we start heading that way...Won't be long before we start heading that way. Looking forward to shorts and t-shirt weather again.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-271953885314896272012-10-04T17:17:59.432-04:002012-10-04T17:17:59.432-04:00Definitely a big change in architecture from Engla...Definitely a big change in architecture from England. Still some pretty neat looking buildings.<br /><br />Yes, it is just a bit chilly but in general their temperature is better than most of Canada on average in the winter.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65641090914672326132012-10-04T17:14:09.137-04:002012-10-04T17:14:09.137-04:00It is actually a fairly thick fall/light winter ja...It is actually a fairly thick fall/light winter jacket. Kevin said it is doing a good job so far.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-58834982319221236482012-10-04T17:11:09.607-04:002012-10-04T17:11:09.607-04:00He is so happy to have his new coat.He is so happy to have his new coat.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63169965183937543782012-10-04T13:11:26.749-04:002012-10-04T13:11:26.749-04:00You are only two degrees from the Arctic Circle!You are only two degrees from the Arctic Circle!Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45393738279357823292012-10-04T10:57:15.562-04:002012-10-04T10:57:15.562-04:00bet your glad we checked to see if you had your th...bet your glad we checked to see if you had your thermals packed.........enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45809121039549041292012-10-04T07:37:04.711-04:002012-10-04T07:37:04.711-04:00It has been quite cold and windy for the last few ...It has been quite cold and windy for the last few days but on average it has a better average winter time temperature than New City or Toronto. In the coastal lowlands the average temperature in January is usually between -3C (26.6F) and +2C (35.6F), it gets colder in the highlands. This is do to some warm ocean currents, so really it's not as bad as it's name sounds.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-40660380776838606472012-10-04T07:25:49.425-04:002012-10-04T07:25:49.425-04:00Yep, probably just as cold and windy but I think t...Yep, probably just as cold and windy but I think the scenery here will make up for it.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-59059694989876905522012-10-04T07:24:29.147-04:002012-10-04T07:24:29.147-04:00It would be nice if there was a cheaper way to get...It would be nice if there was a cheaper way to get from the airport to the city but is was effiecent.<br /><br />The US/NATO Naval Air Base closed in 2006, it was then used by Icelandic Defence Agency until January, 1 2011.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-53808936284875272982012-10-04T06:56:41.980-04:002012-10-04T06:56:41.980-04:00Another great adventure hope you stay warm enough....Another great adventure hope you stay warm enough.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16399251017121856752012-10-04T00:34:18.419-04:002012-10-04T00:34:18.419-04:00Iceland's got some great geothermal spots. Try...Iceland's got some great geothermal spots. Try the Blue Lagoon. But there's some amazing nature on that Island. <br />Can't wait to hear how things are doing there from an economic viewpoint.CAEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04965649460596033617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65324583850611267402012-10-03T23:52:56.723-04:002012-10-03T23:52:56.723-04:00Ha! Kevin, you look absolutely frozen in that wind...Ha! Kevin, you look absolutely frozen in that windbreaker! Better take the blankets off the bed with you on that whale watching trip! Can't wait for the photos!<br />Grace (in Tucson)Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843102067348142929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62455914015251126432012-10-03T23:41:06.605-04:002012-10-03T23:41:06.605-04:00Wow, what a change! Makes me shiver just thinking...Wow, what a change! Makes me shiver just thinking about those low temps. Bundle up for your whale watching trip. Can't wait to see more! Connie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42739434023826523092012-10-03T22:10:31.340-04:002012-10-03T22:10:31.340-04:0031 hot and humid here in Acapulco!!!31 hot and humid here in Acapulco!!!john gilbreathnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31426087576577366232012-10-03T20:14:42.662-04:002012-10-03T20:14:42.662-04:00What an abrupt change in the architecture, even th...What an abrupt change in the architecture, even that looks cold! I would imagine there should be some great photo opportunities, hope it isn't too cold for you. Kind of like Canada, once September is gone it's darn cold. We've had several night under zero and a horrible wind Monday, although I don't think it would be as cold as what it looks like you are up against there. <br />Well have fun there, I hope you get to see lots of exciting things and take lots of cool pictures.Calvin and Brendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22848204965849985432012-10-03T19:46:26.941-04:002012-10-03T19:46:26.941-04:00That coat doesn't look warm enough for me!That coat doesn't look warm enough for me!Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65309099413783021232012-10-03T17:05:43.719-04:002012-10-03T17:05:43.719-04:00Good thing you bought a new coat Kevin, it looks l...Good thing you bought a new coat Kevin, it looks like you will be using a lot over the next few days......<br />BrrrrrrrrrTony and Helennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88313526276875384492012-10-03T16:44:12.694-04:002012-10-03T16:44:12.694-04:00Iceland appears to be a good name. It just looks w...Iceland appears to be a good name. It just looks way too cold. But I sure am looking forward to the whale pictures.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-40407800163592473692012-10-03T16:06:27.645-04:002012-10-03T16:06:27.645-04:00I dunno man, that "wind swept barren" t...I dunno man, that "wind swept barren" thing kinda reminds me of my last winter on the "North Mountain" in Nova Scotia. Something I'd prefer to never experience again.<br />Good luck with that.<br />I'll just look at the pictures, thanks.<br />Keep those tissues handy.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84565539589098600972012-10-03T15:43:05.848-04:002012-10-03T15:43:05.848-04:00Look at that brick street. Cool! Stay warm and ha...Look at that brick street. Cool! Stay warm and have fun.Osage Bluff Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221434879848622632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-27483972479289178712012-10-03T15:31:52.033-04:002012-10-03T15:31:52.033-04:00Would have thought they would have had better syst...Would have thought they would have had better system of transport from the airport. Back when I was in service Keflavik had a huge Nato air base that was refueling stop for military planes.I guess that is gone now with being able to cross with in flight refueling.Have fun . Sam & Donna...Sam&Donna Weibelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405315775347233295noreply@blogger.com