I was not looking forward to dealing with buses and trains when I got back to the states. It never occurred to me the first hurdle would be actually leaving Iceland. The CDC requires a negative Covid test for returning passenger’s. Did I miss something? I didn’t see anything on the websites, nor did I get any notification about the is requirement.
Based on how many other people got caught up short, and that Iceland Air is re-booking flights no charge, I think someone screwed the pooch on this one. I couldn’t make my flight last night as the testing center ( which is not at the airport ) required a reservation? To add to the entertainment value you have to pay for the test. I usually have to be at work for this level of SMH.
So I made my appointment for very early Saturday morning ( today) to pad the time, and found a hotel on the old American airbase. Nice room for a last minute booking not far from the terminal So my last meal in Iceland wasn’t the lamb but Domino’s pizza.
On the bright side the women at the hotel desk was wonderful. Alexandra is from Poland and has lived in Iceland for five years. We had a wonderful conversation and some laughs. She booked my taxi for the morning and after a long shower I got a decent nights sleep.
All that aside it’s been a great trip. I really like Reykjavik. It’s a lovely, quiet , clean city. The drivers actually stop for you at crosswalks. Very walk-able with my handy street map. I enjoyed some excellent food, fun excursions, and got a couple decent photos.
I intend to return and explore the vast and varied nature the island has to offer. As someone said to me this week, you can spend two months here and not see everything.
I will check in once I’m finally home. Hopefully on schedule- looking at you Amtrak.
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