Great read and enjoyed the pics
Everyday I look at these fantastic photos & accompanying tales and think 'I'd love to do this one day'. I know the reality is somewhat different though, I'd never be capable of putting up with the conditions. Proper mard arse to be honest.
I admire your grit & determination
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Thanks for everyone's comments
I know what you're saying and this trip was particularly tough just because of the weather but think of it this way....
2020 has been a shite year for most of us and throughout it didn't seem likely these two trips would be possible due to all the Covid restrictions, with some juggling and commitment from everyone we slipped through the narrowest of windows to be here.
So when it's pissing down with rain, we're cold, wet, tired and battered ...... think of the alternative; Covid, media, politics, restrictions, UK crowds, more shite, at least we were out on our bikes making the best of it.
Thanks for everyone's comments
I know what you're saying and this trip was particularly tough just because of the weather but think of it this way....
2020 has been a shite year for most of us and throughout it didn't seem likely these two trips would be possible due to all the Covid restrictions, with some juggling and commitment from everyone we slipped through the narrowest of windows to be here.
So when it's pissing down with rain, we're cold, wet, tired and battered ...... think of the alternative; Covid, media, politics, restrictions, UK crowds, more shite, at least we were out on our bikes making the best of it.
Thanks for everyone's comments
I know what you're saying and this trip was particularly tough just because of the weather but think of it this way....
2020 has been a shite year for most of us and throughout it didn't seem likely these two trips would be possible due to all the Covid restrictions, with some juggling and commitment from everyone we slipped through the narrowest of windows to be here.
So when it's pissing down with rain, we're cold, wet, tired and battered ...... think of the alternative; Covid, media, politics, restrictions, UK crowds, more shite, at least we were out on our bikes making the best of it.
Probably a stupid question but what wild animals are there on Iceland?
Polar bears? Wolves? Or just foxes and rabbits etc....
Just wondering cos camping seems care free. Don’t want to wake up to something trying to make breakfast out of you!
Thanks for everyone's comments
I know what you're saying and this trip was particularly tough just because of the weather but think of it this way....
2020 has been a shite year for most of us and throughout it didn't seem likely these two trips would be possible due to all the Covid restrictions, with some juggling and commitment from everyone we slipped through the narrowest of windows to be here.
So when it's pissing down with rain, we're cold, wet, tired and battered ...... think of the alternative; Covid, media, politics, restrictions, UK crowds, more shite, at least we were out on our bikes making the best of it.
Polar Bears are rare, only arriving in the north around Hornstrandir on small icebergs from Greenland as the currents run this way. When camped on the beach in that area your imagination can mess you up in the night if you let it They will be hunted and shot. (Greenland doesn't want them back, they're not indigenous to Iceland and the cost of transferring them to a zoo is prohibitive).
Arctic foxes do their best to avoid you although I've often had them running alongside the bike when I blocked their escape.
There are many reindeer in the east.
It's no different to travelling anywhere in the world by motorcycle, your biggest threat comes from the bike
Probably a stupid question but what wild animals are there on Iceland?
Polar bears? Wolves? Or just foxes and rabbits etc....
Just wondering cos camping seems care free. Don’t want to wake up to something trying to make breakfast out of you!