FRIDAY Late onto the minibus waiting to pick us up before the rounds of all the other hotels. Not good start. changed seats three times before settling at the front - just before the next tourists got in. Unlike queues where I always choose the wrong one, this was an excellent decision. Great view all day. First stop was the National Park where the Eurasian and American tectonic plates meet. Elly was particularly impressed by the crack between them which now ...

Brunch at C is for Cookie Opposite our hotel. Generously thick slices of salmon with cream cheese on nutty bread. Delish.

Came to Iceland to see the Northern Lights. Haven't so far but have had a fantastic trip anyway with teens Jo (19) and Elly (15) Up at 4 for flight at 7 so had full day when we arrived. Hotel Odensve looked drab from outside but clean fresh Scandy decor inside and great views over Reykjavik. And at £238 for 3 for 3 nights I wasn't complaining - tho Princess Elissa didn't feel it merited 4 star. I've long given up taking any notice of the star rating. So we t...

Guillemot in game sauce. Bit like venison.

Thrir Frakkar was recommended by an Icelandic work colleague. And just around the corner. Jo decided to try whalemeat. It came with salmon and caviar and wasabi. Very dark red. Tasted like raw beef. I naughtily opted for Guillemot. It came ith a game suce which is prob why it reminded me of venison. Interesting experience.