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Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Góðan Dag :) / Day 1

By Keli & Sandra

September 15^th, 2016

We took advantage of the recent direct WOW Airlines deal from San Francisco and were pleasantly surprised at how well the flight went as well as getting around Reykjavik. WOW Airlines has fueled a recent heightened wave of tourism the past year from the US with their cheap flight deals and were happy to jump on the same travel train.

Eight hours after departure we found ourselves in the Keflavik airport at 5 in the morning.

We were a tad jetlagged so we took our time making it to the Reykjavik City Campsite, pitched a tent and snoozed for a few solid hours to regain our strength.

Honestly, you could have thought we were still on the streets of a foggy San Francisco day.

Then, we headed out to explore Reykjavik. There were thick clouds blanketing the city with a slight drizzle and occasional gusts of winds.

Hallgrimskirkja Church

This church could easily pass for a space shuttle from the past.

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Alley between houses.

New restaurant in town.

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Harpa Concert Hall

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Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Houses of Reykjavík

We really loved the charm of old Icelandic architecture as well as the clean lines and simplicity of the new.

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

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Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

There's very few dogs in Reykjavik.

Hot water comes straight from the geothermal ground and smells like sulfur.

This country is exceptionally environmentally conscious.

2/3 of the population of Iceland lives in the capital.

Reykjavík means Smoky Bay

© 2026 Keli & Sandra

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