The train from Berlin to Frankfurt runs about 15 minutes late due to so called technical difficulties. Still beats the bus, which was going to take many hours more in travel time. I was surprised at just how quick the weather can change. I walked from my accommodation to the city as it was such a beautiful morning, nothing but blue sky. I stopped in at a shopping mall to have a quick look, less than an hour. Walked outside and what a shock. It was quite dark and...

I took the bus from Berlin to Dresden. it is only a few hours away. Its a short walk to the tram, then a short tram ride to my accommodation. My apartment is quite large and is the top floor of a house. Helmut, the host is waiting and shows me the flat. His english is better than my german, which is almost non existent, however we still manage to communicate. I am lucky with the weather in Dresden, as it has been nice and sunny except for 1 day. Dresden is such ...

Leaving Iceland is a little hard, even with its extreme weather, it is such a magic place. Anyway the flight to Berlin is on time and a smooth ride all the way. My accommodation for the week is just out of the city in a district called Tempelhof. Unfortunately for my wallet i have to make another visit to a dentist. This visit costs $320, ouch. Berlin is a huge city of over 4 million people. The city is very spread out and has a great metro system. Berlin is a c...

The flight to Reykjavik was ok, and we land ahead of time. I collect the rental car and head to Reykjavik, about a 30 minute drive. My first day is spent locating a dentist and getting a tooth fixed. After that i went for a drive to visit some lakes out of town and pat some friendly Icelandic horses. Today's temperature was 3c. As long as the wind is not blowing it is ok, but once the wing starts the cold just cuts right through you. Today i went for a drive out...

Only 1 night in Amsterdam before Iceland