• Travel Tales

    Reykjavik, part 2

    *Editor’s Note: I’m writing this several weeks after the trip, life and all kept me from getting this sorted before now.  The quickest way to watch a week go by is by having a fantastic one, and by the time our return flight to Reykjavik and the States rolled around, I could hardly believe it was time. We’d chosen to travel to London in the first place because it is so approachable, because it could be a city we decide to live in, like Chicago or San Francisco or New York. That familiarity and comfort meant we relaxed into our surroundings in no time, making more space for fun. But…

  • Travel Tales

    Next Stop: Reykjavik

    *Editor’s Note: I’m writing this several weeks after the trip, life and all kept me from getting this sorted before now.  Back in January, I sent a good friend a quick Facebook note. “Happy New Year!” I cheered, wishing her the best for the coming year. By the time we ended that chat, we’d planned to travel abroad together this year, both our travel bugs getting antsy. At the time, I had no idea what the next 4 months had in store for me – another new job, another cross-country move. Bit by bit, plans started to come together for a trip to Europe – London, by way or Reykjavik…