Reykjavík... there is so much to be said for this city that feels like a small town. I do not think I'll ever be able to convey just how cool it is, but I will try. While planning our trip to Iceland we decided that spending time in the capital was necessary. We were not disappointed as REK was awesome!  Reykjavík is a very clean and walkable city(in the city center) and has much to do for the tourist. We could have just walked around all day and enjoyed every second. There is so much to see of this charming European town. From the colorful homes with fenced back yards to the many restaurants and cultural spaces. Reykjavík has something for everyone. After spending a couple of days here I actually said to Mike that I think REK could be the only major city that I would actually live in(if I ever thought about leaving the US and not to mention the winter weather...I digress) as it is such a warm and inviting place.


We stayed in an AirBNB not too far from the center of the city. Well within walking distance to everything. It was a quaint studio that provided everything we needed and more. We never met our host but we did stay in communication and we had everything we needed while there. The best way to see REK is to set out on foot. Put on some sneakers and hit the pavement. Walk down through the center of the city, down Laugavegur, and just keep going. Hit the coast or the marina and see the ships and just enjoy the cool crisp air. The street art is unreal. Everywhere you turned there was something cool to look at and admire.


We visited in June, one week before the midnight sun. However because of where the country is located the sun may have set but it was always light! We didn't experience total darkness again until we reached the US six days later! One of the places we stayed did not have black out curtains! I would recommend bringing an eye mask just in case. The locals are extremely friendly and ALL speak perfect English. Do not fear communication in Iceland. The water is some of the purest in the world! Take a water bottle and drink the natural goodness. After a week of filling up our bottles everywhere we went, we forgot to empty them before going through security at the airport. We were VERY upset to drain our bottles of the amazing glacier water we had enjoyed all week. I told Mike we could refill them after the checkpoint but he said "but now it's airport water." It was hilarious and true.

The water is a wonderful shade of blue, which is a stark contrast to all of the black lava rock and the grey skies, but it is also opaque. I would not recommend wearing jewelry into the lagoon because if it falls off it is gone forever. You cannot see anything! The lagoon itself is huge! I asked a lifeguard how many people can swim at once and he said over 700. There are many different areas and depths. There is an awesome swim up bar where we ordered Skyr smoothies which are must have while there! Everyone is also slathering face masks on and we were no exception. Our skin was so smooth and hydrated! We were in there maybe 2.5 hours, but you can be there all day if you wish. After exiting the lagoon we both went back to the locker rooms and showered and I even dried my hair with the hairdryers they had to use. It had an awesome spa like feel and I was so relaxed. The Blue Lagoon also has a spa if that's on your agenda. I checked with my doctor to make sure it was okay to soak while pregnant. I was given the thumbs up as the lagoon has areas of differing temperatures. I would recommend getting out for a bit and cooling down and then go back in. Also staying hydrated is always important when expecting but it's especially important while in hot pots(what Icelanders call thermal pools).



We met more Americans than any other nationality. Iceland is becoming very popular with tourists and especially Americans. We met many Floridians which we struck up conversation with quite easily. The Blue Lagoon was such an interesting place and I am glad we visited. The water is so warm and inviting which is such a departure from the wind and cold that you experience in the Reykjanes peninsula! So If Iceland is on your travel bucket list then you should check out the Blue Lagoon at least once. If we went back I am not sure if we'd do it again. It would depend on time and money. It is not a very frugal experience but it is one that I do not regret.

Walking in. You get the full effect before even entering!