Day 1702 our food tour of Reykjavik 🇮🇸

When we decided to come back to Iceland. We knew that there were a few places that we wanted to visit. The main thing for us was to spend a bit more time in Reykjavik. we looked a doing a 3 hour food tour… it was over £100 each!!

‘Scuse the French but, stuff that…. We thought we’d do our own one.

That we have done. It’s 2pm and I can confirm 3 strong caffeine coffees have been consumed… I am buzzing 😆😆

I slept really well. Woke at 6.30am. it’s still dark. Obviously.

We headed out around 9.30am… look how dark it is. We are staying at Hotel Reykjavik Centrum. We are in a great location. It’s so central… obviously, given its name 😆

Reykjavik is so quiet. I don’t know if everyone is away on day trips or still asleep?! This is a main road and it’s empty.

This is Tjôrnin, a lovely, almost frozen lake around the corner from the hotel. The sky is lovely and the Lutheran Free Church looks great all lit up.

We head back to Rainbow Road. Hardly anyone around again. It’s so pretty.

This was a recommendation for breakfast from Lynsey… Braud & Sons.

We bought 2 filer coffees and a cinnamon roll, a Parmesan and ham croissant and a caramel and pecan roll, for £21.

I cannot tell you how amazing all of these were. I’m not exaggerating!

Even the coffee was god although it was pretty cool by the time I got round to it.

It’s very cold. The forecast says it was down to -6°C but feels like -9°C.

This is the stunning Hallgrímskirkja, the Church of Hallgrímur. It’s beautiful against the twilight.

We walked around and got loads of photos.

The longer we stand, the colder it gets, again, obviously, but it’s so beautiful. I managed to get video of the bells chiming which I posted on insta and FB.

I thought sunrise was 10.30… which came and went without any sun. We decided to head into the church.

Wow. NOTHING like I am used to seeing in Rome. It is very beautiful but very plain inside.

Craig is thawing out near the alter.

The organ is spectacular.

The pews actually turn very easily to look towards the alter and back to the organ at the back of the church.

I really wanted to go up in the tower. I’m so glad that my vertigo didn’t click in at all.

This was soooooo worth it. Spectacular. Breath taking. A massive life memory made, never to be forgotten.

What a view.

These are the bells……. Turns out they ring while you are up there…… obviously. 🙄 😆

They are loud!!

We are up these for 11am!

The sun is due to rise at 11.02… it doesn’t. 😆

It’s so cold up there that there comes a point we just have to go back down the 32 steps behind the clock face. It’s so warm in there. I don’t think I have ever been that cold. I was chittering.

We headed back down and over the road to Café Loki, the yellow building.

And the sun rose at 11.28am… we watched from the warmth of this loveky café.

We had a Swiss Mocha each which was a total of £10.84. Doesn’t seem to expensive considering that amazing view.

Mine was oat milk… Craig had regular cow 😆

We had to walk back to the hotel to add another layer to the legs and body!

The sun has barely risen about the Lutheran Church.

Our next stop was Bæjarins Bestu Pylsur for 2 hotdogs for £8.79. This little shack is famous on insta and YouTube. Bill Clinton has been there for a hotdog.

The hotdogs were really good. Crispy onions and lots of sauces… not that you can see in my photo!

We then took a walk down to the Harpa, Icelandic Opera House. no photos dammit… but the view over the sea is just stunning.

Next stop was Café Reykjavik Röst £15.87 for 2 x Maple Sage Lattes.

These are unlike a coffee I have ever tasted. The view of the harbour makes it very special.

Café Röst is our favourite place. We found it when we were here last year.

We took a walk back up into the Main Street and ended up in Einstök Bar

We had 3 beers and 2 alcohol free IPA’s for £32.82. It’s a lovely atmosphere and great for people watching.

Final stop was for dinner at the Reykjavik Fish Restuarant .

This is the view.

We has 2 x cod and chips for £55.87. The batter is super crunchy and the fish is lovely.

I think we’ve done pretty well on our self made food and drink tour!

I managed to eat all of that in one day!

We’ve had a lovely day today. Memories made forever.

Back in the hotel now. We’ve a big day tomorrow as we’ve booked the Golden Circle Tour! I’ve been so looking forward to doing this since we were here last.

I think our weather is due to turn tomorrow and if it does I’m so grateful for the last few days of snowy cold.

Hope you all have a great Saturday night.

Stay safe everyone 🇮🇸🫶🏼🇮🇸