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Breakfast at Fosshotel Mývatn.
Drive to Borgarfjörður Eystri.
Stop at Rjúkandafoss to stretch our legs and walk a bit and found out it was the 12th tallest waterfall in Iceland.
Epic hike to Stórurð from Njarðvík Trail Head (65° 33.05 -13° 58.24).
Arrive in Borgarfjörður Eystri.
Fabulous dinner at Frystiklefinn in Blábjörg Guesthouse.
Visit the Puffins at Hafnarhólmi.
Drive to Skarðás Country Cabins in Egilsstadir for the night.

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Jul 27, 2022 ∞

Iceland Log Day 5

Wednesday, July 27th
Cool and Rainy throughout the day

Our 20th Anniversary!
Start in Fosshotel Mývatn.
Drive to Dettifoss to see the incredible falls.
Explore Selfoss.
Check out Námafjall Geothermal Area, also known as Hverir.
Hike to the ring of the Hverfjall. Incredibly windy at top.
Explored the Dimmuborgir.
Figured out how to buy gas at N1.
Anniversary dinner at Vogafjos Farm-to-Table restaurant.

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Jul 26, 2022 ∞

Iceland Log Day 4

Tuesday, July 26th
Cool and Pleasant

Start in Akureyri.
Breakfast at Berlin Cafe, downstairs from Airbnb.
Visit and explore Goðafoss. It is amazing.
Drive to Húsavík.
Visit the Húsavík Whale Museum.
Go Whale Watching with North Sailing.
Nice dinner at Naustið.
Drive to Mývatn.
Arrive at Fosshotel Mývatn.

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Jul 25, 2022 ∞

Iceland Log Day 3

Monday, July 25th
Cool and misty with some sun

Start at Kirkjufell Guesthouse.
Kaffi Grundarfjordur for coffee and croissants.
Visit the Glaumbær Turf House.
Drive to Akureyri.
Nice dinnner at Strikið Akureyri.
Mineral baths at Forest Lagoon.

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Jul 24, 2022 ∞

Iceland Log Day 2

Sunday, July 24th
Cool and Partly Sunny in the morning, and Cloudy and cold in Evening

Start at Silica Hotel in Blue Lagoon.
Relaxation in mineral pools of the Blue Lagoon.
Walk around Blue Lagoon and see the big lagoon.
Lunch and coffee at Rjukandi Kaffi.
Hiked to Narrow Canyon of Rauðfeldsgjá.
Visit the Protector of the Snæfellsnes peninsula — Bárður Snæfellsás.
Hiked to harbor in Arnarstapi.
Delicious pizza for dinner in Arnarbær.
Enter Snæfellsjökull National Park and visit the Basalt Formations, Black sand beach, and stare longingly at crater as we ran out of time.
Visit Kirkjufell Mountain and waterfall where Jamie took pictures for a long time and Tammy was tired and had a bad headache.
Arrive at Kirkjufell Guesthouse.

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Apr 9, 2022 ∞

Turks & Caicos 2022 Day 8

Pack up and clean out of White Villa 1.
Get COVID tests at Seven Stars to clear for flight.
Churro stop at Coco Van. Delicious.
Return to White Villas Villa 2 to relax before evening flight.
Late lunch at Da Conch Shack.
Flight back home!

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Apr 8, 2022 ∞

Turks & Caicos 2022 Day 7

Sapodilla Beach.
- Kyle was our Beach Concierge.
- Rented an umbrella.
- Kids played in sand.
- Rented Jetski!
- Drank coconut water out of freshly opened coconuts.
Lunch at Omar’s Beach Hut.
Returned to Villa.
Grace Bay beach for E-Foil lesson with Fly TCI!
Beach time during gorgeous sunset on Grace Bay.
Late dinner at Bay Bistro at Sand’s Resort.

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Apr 7, 2022 ∞

Turks & Caicos 2022 Day 6

Breakfast at Somewhere Cafe.
Snorkel at Coral Gardens.
Ice Cream at Patty’s Place.
Shopping. Tyler got turtle souvenir. Bought matching necklaces at Ately’s.
Returned to Coral Gardens, kids played in sand and water, adults had drinks at Somewhere Cafe.
Dinner at Coco Van.
Movie night at White Villas. Watch “The Adam Project” with Max and two other families on a gorgeous evening.

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Apr 6, 2022 ∞

Turks & Caicos 2022 Day 5

Breakfast at Shay Cafe.
Pool time at Villa.
Tyler did homework. Made Pina Coladas. Tammy conference call.
Long Bay Beach to hang out. Tons of kite surfers.
Attempted dinner at Da Conch Shack but they were full.
Redirected pizza dinner at Bella Luna.

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Apr 5, 2022 ∞

Turks & Caicos 2022 Day 4

Captain Jack full-day tour with Grace Bay Adventures.
- Snorkeling at Coral Gardens. Many turtles including Giant Turtles.
- Toured the canals
- Half moon bay
- Iguana Island
- Toured coastline
- Lunch at Fort George Cay.
- Snorkel at Barrier Reef. Saw two sharks!
- Snorkel for Sand Dollars in Grace Bay.
Delicious dinner at Indigo.

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Apr 4, 2022 ∞

Turks & Caicos 2022 Day 3

Morning massage at Villa for Jamie.
Tammy and Mazie took an adventurous walk.
Lunch at Hemingway’s at Sands Resort. Delicious Pina Coladas.
Shopping in stores around resorts. Blue was favorite.
Swimming at Villa.
Hang out on Long Bay Beach for sunset.
Late pizza dinner at Bella Luna.

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Apr 3, 2022 ∞

Turks & Caicos 2022 Day 2

Breakfast at Shay Cafe.
Browse shops by resorts.
Jamie got vacation hat at Goldsmith’s
Grocery stop at Graceway IGA.
Explored the White Villas.
Swimming at the Villa.
Hang out on Long Bay Beach.
Dinner at Mango Reef Restaurant.
Evening at Villa.

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Apr 2, 2022 ∞

Turks & Caicos 2022 Day 1

Shuttle to airport via Landline.
Dinner at Barrio in MSP Terminal 2.
Flight to Turks was delayed 2.5 hours due to storms over Florida.
Arrived in Provenciales.
Get White Villas rental car at airport.
Got to White Villas shortly after 10p.

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Oct 18, 2021 ∞

We went to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory today. Learned that it takes 47 seconds for a computer to lathe a professional bat. And the many batters have custom specifications that their bats are made to. Very cool place.

Oct 18, 2021 ∞

We visited Churchill Downs today and took the Superstars & Spires Tour. The history of the race, the venue, and the horses. It made me want to go to the Kentucky Derby someday! 🏇

Oct 17, 2021 ∞

Looking great Chicago! 👋

Aug 15, 2021 ∞

Varmont Road Trip Index

In the spirit of Harper’s Index, here is our index for the Vermont Road Trip.

Airbnbs stayed in: Five

Miles driven: 3,777

Spent on gasoline: $475.70

State border crossings: 19

Road Sign Math winners found: Ten.

Miles of Appalachian trail hiked: One mile, twice.

Cheeseburgers Tyler ate: 10

Ratio of all Cheeseburgers that Tyler ate: 10 of 18.

Count of boats on: Four.
Floathaus, Sailboat, Canal cruise, Donut boat

Ice cream shops: Nine.

Photos taken: 2,958

Percent of photos taken by Jamie: 54%

Count of books purchased: Nine.

Number of towns visited: 20
Accord, Albany, Cleveland, Douglas, Fennville, Hoosick Falls, Kingston, Littleton, Manchester, Montpelier, New Paltz, Pittsford, Rochester, Saratoga, Saugatuck, Shaftsbury, St. Johnsbury, Woodstock (NY), Woodstock (VT)

Museums visited: Five.
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, Historic Huguenot Street, Woodstock / Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Hildene, Rochester Museum & Science Center

Count of clothes Mazie bought: Five.

Ratio of clothing purchases by Mazie: 5 of 7.

Number of baby Leeches on Mazie's legs: Over one hundred

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