Another bitterly cold and windy day in the Arctic north. We get sandblasted at the famous black sand beach Reynisfjara, and explore back roads and lesser-visited waterfalls where the tourist aren’t flocking.

The Blast

The Blast
The North Atlantic waves mercilessly pound the cliffs at Dyhrolaey into submission.


Out of the Wind

Out of the Wind
The only way to get out of the sandblasting wind at Reynisfjara (the famous Black Sand Beach) is to stay behind the mountain. The minute you step back into the open the wind and blowing sand tries to bowl you over.


Day at the Beach

Day at the Beach
Reynisfjara isn’t your typical "day at the beach" destination, especially in March.


Sea Stacks

Sea Stacks
Sea stacks have stood up to the oceans’ punishment for millenia.


Colors

Colors
A few colorful pebbles scattered among the black lava rock at Reynisfjara


Immensity

Immensity
This shot shows how large the basalt coluns are compared to Colette.


Standing Tall

Standing Tall
Colette holds her hood tight to her head to keep the flying sand and stones out.


Beach Wedding

Beach Wedding
A brave couple having wedding photos taken at Reynisfjara beach.


Go. Anywhere.

Go. Anywhere.
We put our Subara Forester through it’s paces over all kinds of terrain. Here we explore a back road near Eldhraun – the lava golf balls.


Fjadragljufur Beauty

Fjadragljufur Beauty
The beautiful Fjadragljufur canyon.


River Part Deux

River Part Deux
The river running through Fjadragljufur.


Nuts and Rocks

Nuts and Rocks
Shelby steps on the basalt columns at Kirkjugolf.


The Frozen Falls

The Frozen Falls
The frozen falls at Systrafoss.


On Thin Ice

On Thin Ice
Shelby poses in front of Systrafoss.


Wild. Things.

Wild. Things.
Miles from anything as we try to get close to Skaftafell.