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ICELAND
Dazzles
with
Natural Beauty
Waterfalls and Icebergs By Day;
Search For Northern Lights By Night
The naming of Iceland and Greenland, which some think were switched to confuse rivals, happened because, like Ohio, it all depended on the weather
when the explorers visited.
Sure, there is ice in Iceland, but not as much as
Greenland, which does have some grasslands, but not as much as Iceland.
You might be interested to know that AAA Travel has put together a fabulous tour of Iceland. Here is a just a glimpse of what awaits you on this itinerary.
A visit to Iceland should be on your to-do list for its natural features such as geothermal fields, icebergs, waterfalls and, the showpiece of the trip, the northern lights.
Your tour starts in Reykjavik, the capital city. It is
By John T. Garcia
known for its cultural liveliness, modern architecture
and exceptional cuisine. A walking tour will get you acquainted with the city as you visit city hall, the harbor and Hallgrímskirkja church, the largest church in Iceland and one of the tallest structures. In front of the church, placed before the church was built, stands a statue of Icelandic explorer Leif Erikson. The figure was a gift from the United States in 1930 in celebration of the country’s 1000th anniversary.
Following a dinner of Icelandic cuisine – which could include smoked lamb, seafood (it is an island, after all), fried pastries and berries – you will embark on your quest to see the aurora borealis, the northern lights. The aurora is caused by particles from the sun interacting with the earth’s atmosphere and letting off energy.
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