Arrival to Stykkisholmur

We arrive into Keflavik around nine in the morning. The little bit of jet lag we had quickly faded once we got our bags, went through customs, and were met with the excited smiling faces of Jessica and Dave! It all hit me, this is real. We are fortunate enough to travel around Iceland with the best of company. We got the rental car, took advantage of the free coffee, and hit the ground running. We started driving on the ring road in a clockwise manner with a detour to see Sneafellsnes Peninsula. We went hiking around Snaefellsjokull, the volcano of Journey to the Center of the Earth. Unfortunately the clouds were blocking our view of the volcano and glacier. This area is also known for it supernatural forces though those were not felt either. We did a quick and pretty hike and then continued around the peninsula to Stykkisholmur. The views all around were stunning with waterfalls, jagged peaks, and shades of green never seen before. Once we arrived in Stykkisholmur we walked around the town, then set up camp just north of town.

Lunch break at a random picnic table 

Views from the car

Hiking around Snaefellsjokull 

Views from the hike

Happy to be in Iceland

First taste of Icelandic water

Friends!

Awkward, as usual

Roadside attraction

Kirkjufel

Stykkisholmur

View from the campsite

Just a couple friends camping

First night in Iceland

So we went to Iceland

This was probably one of the better ideas we've ever had. We spent nine days in Iceland and did the ring road in seven days. We spent a good amount of time driving but the views were well worth it. Any and all expectations were blown out of the water, simply Iceland is stunning. We just got back and I am ready to go back. I think it would take years to see all Iceland has to offer. 
Here a breakdown of our trip

Day 1: Arrived and drove to Snæfellsnes Penninsula

Day 2: Stykkisholmur to Akureyri to Myvatn

Day 3: Myvatn to Seyðisfjörðu

rDay 4: Seyðisfjörður to Skaftafel

lDay 5: Skaftafell to Vik 

Day 6: Vik to Reykjavik

Day 7: Reykavik

Day 8: Reykavik

Day 9: Depart

If you are wanting to go around the ring road your best bet is to rent a car. Car rentals are expensive as are buses but you have the luxury of moving at your own pace. We rented our car through Geysir and had no problems. It was one of the cheaper options with better reviews. Iceland is rather expensive but if your willing to camp and do your own cooking, you can get by without spending much. Bonus grocery stores are a good place to buy food. Wild camping is permitted, just stay away from homes, farms, and in national parks. We were told by a local that as long as your by a steam its fair game. Also every town has a campsite which run on average around $10 per person. 

Iceland is by far one of the prettiest places on Earth.

Try to pack light....

There are more post to come...