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Barbara and I traveled Iceland for 12 days in July 2014. WOW! A land of incredible contrasts and raw beauty; glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes, bubbling hot springs, lava fields, lush green pastures, water so clear and pure, and the Fiskisúpa, Iceland fish soup/stew....yummy!

We worked with Ingrid at Iceland Travels, who assisted us with our self-driving and for the most part, self-directed itinerary. The only regret we had was that we did not travel into the Western Peninsula, but that is for the next time! As others have posted, Iceland is 'expensive'; meals/food and petrol, but for our part, well worth it!

I have attached a file with our itinerary that may help you develop your travel plan.

Also, here is a link to our Shutterfly site where we have posted our photos under "Iceland 2014", https://notesfromthemiddlekingdom.shutterfly.com/

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Francyne Loc: Bromont, Qc

Thank you

Francyne Loc: Bromont, Qc

Thank you. Your photos are beautiful and I noticed how people are dressed warmly in July. I'm really looking forward to this trip.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Hi Rick
I did a 10 day driver around the whole country (literally around), including the West - it was an absolutely stellar experience. You might get some ideas by looking at the Iceland album on my website - go for the "Short" album version first, the "Full" version is quite long. You get the webaccess under my name on top left. You can just scoot through the small pictures, or click on a picture to open, which then will also show you the caption information including location.
Have a great trip
Joe

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

Temperature can be a challenge any time of year, but the two big problems can be breaking the wind and staying dry. Be sure to have a large, loose fitting waterproof set of jacket and pants as well as water resistant boots. Have layers for under the top. Jeans are probably okay for the legs in the summer. If wearing the ultra-thin hiking pats (the type that frequently have zip off legs) a set of thermal underwear might also be useful.

I spent a year there while in the US Navy, and the weather can go from clear blue calm to driving light rain and 60+ mph winds in 10-15 minutes.

Francyne Loc: Bromont, Qc

This really helps. Thank you very much

genesampson

Good points but if you are likely to get wet in the cold, cotton jeans may not be a good choice. It has been referred to as something like the fabric of death among hikers. Others may know the exact quote. If it is cold and jeans get wet it's best to change. I travel with hiking clothes that dry quickly and at times thermal underwear. My style...light, warm and easy wash and dry. The more I travel the lighter my bag.

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

I agree. I was thinking of jeans when dry and then pulling on a loose fitting waterproof light weight pair of pants over the jeans.