We are back home - 2758 miles later. What a great trip it was! Thank you to Hertz for a great rental car and, if anyone is in the market for a three-row crossover, give the Kia Sorrento a shot. Greg and I were very impressed with its road feel, amenities and sporty driving feel.… Continue reading Christmas road trip part 5 (final)
Author: schneebergerr
As a World traveler and trains, planes, & automobile geek, I have embraced every opportunity to explore this amazing planet. As I write this, I realized vividly how far I have come from growing up in a dysfunctional family in a small Swiss town to living in the San Francisco Bay Area with my husband Greg and our pets Stella and Oscar. I am very fortunate to live the American Dream, having made a career our of my passion for travel and tourism.
Christmas road trip part 4
Pardon the delay in updating you on the Santa Fe part of the trip. We were busy celebrations with family. Greg too his dad Quinn on a scenic drive while Diana picked up Julie from The Albuquerque airport. That left me to spend quality time with my niece and nephew Lydia and Walker whom introduced… Continue reading Christmas road trip part 4
Christmas road trip part 3
Thank you Danny and Cal! While the visit only lasted 12 hours, we spent quality time together that will be remembered for years to come. Hugs and a few waves goodbye and we were on the road again. Escorted by gray skies and a light snowfall, we headed east on I-70 and eventually due south… Continue reading Christmas road trip part 3
Christmas road trip part 2
We made it! A 12 hour master drive of the best and we arrived at Greg's cousin Danny's house in Glenwood springs Colorado. We covered California, Nevada, Utah and Colorado all in one day. (The pics tell the story better than words) Now it's time for Hendricks on the rocks and a steak dinner courtesy… Continue reading Christmas road trip part 2
Christmas road trip part 1
Announced a few days ago, we packed up our belongings and stuffed them into a brand-spanking new Kia Sorento (3-row CUV) - thank you #Hertz. Our first stint of just under 230 miles took us out of the crowded roadways of the Bay Area and Sacramento and over Donner pass in the middle of the… Continue reading Christmas road trip part 1
Allure of the Seas – Count-down to my cruise
It is time for me to start dreaming about the next big wish list item. Cruising on the world's largest cruise ship. Join me as o journal my adventure. Boarding is on January 7th 18 in Fort Lauderdale. The ship happens to feature my favorite musical Mamma Mia with music by ABBA. In addition to… Continue reading Allure of the Seas – Count-down to my cruise
Bonus blog – Discover with me the Seabourn Sojourn – a small luxury cruise ship
A very rare occasion presented itself a few nights ago at the port of San Francisco. I was invited to tour the Seabourn Sojourn on her stopover. This ultra high-end 750 feet long ship falls into the small ship category. At 32000GRT she hosts 458 guests I all suite accommodations. I cannot wait to sail… Continue reading Bonus blog – Discover with me the Seabourn Sojourn – a small luxury cruise ship
Return to Reykjavik
Our journey is almost at its end. After another relaxing night at the Foss hotel in Reykholt, tre DL group made its way back to the capital city for a day of sightseeing. Our first stop was at historic Hofti house where back in 1986, president Reagan and Michail gorbatchov met to discuss the end… Continue reading Return to Reykjavik
Snaefellsnes peninsula
Today’s tour consisted of a 380km (230miles) tour of the Western peninsula with steps along the way at scenic beaches, majestic cliffs and volcanoes and of course, more waterfalls. A beatiful hike along the coast gave us the chance to walk off some calories from the wonderful dinner the night before. Beet cured salmon as… Continue reading Snaefellsnes peninsula
Rainbows every day
Iceland is not just about waterfalls, rainbows are a close second. Not a Day has gone buy since we got here where we didn’t see a rainbow. May they bring everyone in the group luck and good fortune...
Waterfalls continued
One might wonder how many ways water can fall and here in Iceland, there are thousands. Every one has its own magic andvtoday we added two more to our list. Hraunfossar is a natural miracle as natural springs cascade water drum under the surface down volcanic cliffs int to river. The magic was further… Continue reading Waterfalls continued
Waterfalls and scenery that never quits
After a very restful sleep and a hearty breakfast we hit the road toward the town of Vik. Along the way, we stopped at a waterfall called Skogafoss where we got to climb to the top of the drop. It was quite the climb but totally worth it. For a better view from the top,… Continue reading Waterfalls and scenery that never quits
Chasing the Northern Lights (aurora borealis)
After a lovely Icelandic dinner comprised of roasted lamb and salmon with dill sauce and potatoes, we took off into the night sky to try to catch the nortern lights. It is a bit like a ghost chase to be honest. Even in sparsely populated Iceland it is a challenge to find a dark spot… Continue reading Chasing the Northern Lights (aurora borealis)
Greenhouses, Geyser and Gullfoss
Our adventure continued on from Thingvellir to a greenhouse farm specializing in tomatoes. Ingenious as the icelanders are, this family is using the geothermal forces to grow indoor tomatoes of the "European round" variety, the egg shaped Roma type, as well as the tasty "piccolo" cherry tomato. We toured the facilities before enjoying home made… Continue reading Greenhouses, Geyser and Gullfoss
Thingvelir – a tale of two plates (tectonic that is)
Our journey today took us out of Reykjavik and east toward the "golden circle". To be truthful it is neither a real circle (more like a bow) and it is an invented title to promote a day trip tour by Iceland tourism. Our first stop was Thingvellir whete the outdoor parliament used to take place… Continue reading Thingvelir – a tale of two plates (tectonic that is)
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