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December 28, 2018

First day in Reykavik! It isn't raining or snowing and the temperature is reasonable at 33 degrees, but it does feel about 22 degrees per the weather app and I would agree.  It was a bit of a late start today since we got in late last night and why run out when it is dark outside.  The light started to show around 10:30 and official sunrise at 11:25 am.  Sunset is 3:30 pm so a bit short on light this time of year. 

We went into the heart of Reykavik.  It is very quaint and super cute!  I love all of the Christmas lights.

First stop was Braud & Co.  We had a ginger pastry which was pretty darn yummy.  As we were leaving some people told us that we should stick around for the pretzels that were just about to come out of the oven.  Couldn't pass that up so we did. :-)  Then off to Reykavik Chips - yep...french fries!

Look at those cute faces in that window! 

Lots of great dipping sauces and holes in the tables for you to put your cone of chips.  Large fries were about $15. Back to the bakery for cinnamon rolls that were just coming out of the oven and we needed just a few more carbs for maximum carb overload!

Walked to Halgrimskrkja Church.  It is a beautiful church in the icelandic style.

The wind was whipping through the street and we quickly realized we all forgot our scarfs...oops! Strolled Laugavegur Street.  Everything is done up for Christmas and is very festive.  I of course love it!





Time for protein as we are all crashing.  Found Seabaron along the waterfront. It is a super low key, casual restaurant where you walk up and order then help yourself to water.   A definite must! We ordered a skewer of halibut and a bowl of lobster bisque to share, a mere $28 for a lunch for one.

So good that we had to order another round of the same thing! Popped into a convenience store. $16 for a slice of pizza! Pass!

Everyone raved about the famous hot dogs of Iceland.  I have been told they have lamb and/or horse meat. Not sure which but we waited in the long line.  They must be good I thought if everyone is waiting here.  Um, not the case for us.  We never leave food and not one of the three hot dogs was fully eaten.

After a cold day and a late night we headed back to the place. Relaxed a bit and went to the grocery store to get some food for dinner.  Everyone was too tired to go out for a real dinner.  Ended up with the complete opposite of a real dinner. A cup of noodles, coco puffs and some fruit rounded it out.

None of us were really in the mood, but we all agreed that if we didn't go hunt for the Northern Lights we would regret it.  Off we went and back we came.  It was pretty cloudy and just didn't feel it.