Hallgrimskirkja

Our first stop in Iceland was the magnificent Hallgrimskirkja in Reykjavik! Fresh off the bus from the airport early in the morning, we had the whole area to ourselves! We check out the church and marvel at the splendid architecture, pay homage to the great Icelandic explorer Leif Erikson, and delve a bit into Ásatrú, the ancient religion of the Vikings that is having a modern resurgence!

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Arrival in Zurich

The beginning of our next adventure! After a celebrity chef breakfast in Heathrow we flew in to Zurich for a couple days in the city, our first time in Switzerland. We were impressed with the pristine condition of the city and the beautiful views while also being floored by the price tags. We watched some kayak polo, had spectacular chocolate, wandered the narrow alleys, and tried a local dish of ‘cheese poured over everything’!

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