A layover in Iceland

Icelandair are trying to cut into the transatlantic market by offering cheap fares connecting through Reykjavik. They are trying to boost tourism by offering week long layovers at no extra cost. Both of these efforts worked on me, and by the sound of the American accents all over Iceland, I'm not alone. 

Iceland is definitely worth a visit, especially in the summer. They have geyser fields, tons of waterfalls, huge glaciers, and countless camping and hiking opportunities. The 24 hour daylight allows you to take full advantage of them all. Everything's pretty expensive, as with all Nordic countries, but the people are gorgeous and friendly (again, as with most Nordic countries) so it doesn't feel so bad. The beer is even pretty good. 

Cool weather, but hot water. Just like Yellowstone. No chance of getting eaten by bears, though. 

Serious waterfalls. No jagoffs in barrels. 

Waterfalls you can go behind. Or use to shoot shampoo commercials. 

Really picturesque waterfalls you can camp next to then hike along. 

Down the road, you come across lakes with freaking icebergs in them!

You can even pay people to show you how to put spikes on your shoes to walk along glaciers. Then take pictures of the schmuck who wears a helmet on top of a baseball cap while standing a foot from  an icy death. 

Then you can pray at churches that look like rocket ships commanded by Leif Ericson. 

Iceland is fun. It's worth a visit if you're heading across the Atlantic anyway.