Summary

Iceland is an amazing place - in terms of it's stunning landscapes, super-friendly and honest people, environmentally friendly approach to life and architecture. The perfect destination for photographers (I have never taken so many photos in my life), hikers, cyclists (weather permitting), bird watchers, anyone interested in Geology, adventurers, and definitely anyone looking to escape civilization (there is a population of just 300,000 with the majority living in Reykjavik). I was lucky enough to meet some amazing people. Firstly the guys associated with the triathlon (Peter, Melkorka, Mauro, Marco, Luisa, Ornella, Ivar and Lina). You all played a big part in making the triathlon a wonderful and unique experience for me. Thank you all, and I hope we will meet again in the future (possibly Greenland in 2016 for another extreme triathlon)? Secondly Pauline. It's rare to find anyone that would be willing to take on such an ambitious cycle trip in such a hostile place, let alone a 23-year-old girl who had never done any cycle touring before. She managed to complete the ring road in 36 days on her old mountain bike once I had returned to England. Congratulations Pauline - an incredible achievement!!! I'd also like to thank Dave from Reading Bicycle Kitchen who helped me index my gears with my Canonndale's newly-fitted rear mech and chain. This was a last minute job and we stayed late on a Tuesday evening after everybody else had gone home. Hopefully next time I will be capable to do this myself. To anyone looking to visit in the future I'd recommend spending at least a month there as 10 days was certainly not enough time to do everything. However if you do only have a limited time I would definitely recommend visiting Myvatn, Reynisfjara (the Black Beach), The West Fjords and having a walk/cycle around Reykjavik. Allow at least 10,000isk per day spending money. I hope you have enjoyed reading the blog as much as I have enjoyed writing it. Cheers.