GlobeRiders: Iceland

GlobeRiders: Iceland

"Majestically the island rises above the waves to greet the traveler approaching from the sea, stirring his heart like some heroic strain of old, touched by eternity, laden with destiny." Gunnar Gunnarson

We greeted Iceland with a picture perfect landing as our ship slipped into the narrow fjord, breaking its own reflection in the clear, deep blue water. Adventure awaited us.

New knobby tires transformed our motorcycles into dirt chewing, backcountry beasts. We were ready to explore this remote island perched atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Calm fjords and soothing hot pools define her enchanting beauty while steaming geysers and jagged mountains betray her seething geysers and jagged mountains betray her seething core. Birds and whales were our companions, gravel and water our playground.

Filled with a desire to experience all that Iceland had to offer, we set out on a 30 day, 3,000 mile adventure on the land of fire and ice. One does not travel half the way around the world with a motorcycle as baggage, without possessing high expectations as to the outcome of the journey.