a day in and around hveragerði

Yesterday was favorites day. Most everywhere we went was a favorite place from past travels to this area of Iceland.

Greeted by two sisters, breakfast was served in one of the prettiest dining rooms I’ve ever seen.

Overlooking the Varmá River, breakfast at Frost and Fire was served. It is fortunate we are staying here once again.

After breakfast, a stop in town for a second cappuccino and a bit of shopping.

Then a short drive down Route 1 to Urriðafoss, an unusual waterfall. It has more volume of water than anywhere else in Iceland.

I love this waterfall. The short walk from the parking area makes it easy to reach. There’s a well-maintained path where one can walk alongside the waterfall for a good while.

It’s nearby our hotel, an interesting bookstore, and a favorite restaurant.

On this visit the river held enormous chunks of snow-ice.

Nearby are two shops that feel so welcoming—a yarn shop above the building and a small shop below which sells pottery, jewelry and handmade soap. The woman who owns this shop makes everything herself.

Cold and hungry, we returned to Selfoss to have lunch at a favorite restaurant.

After lunch we drove down the road a short distance to the Bókakaffið a newish bookstore we found four years ago.

A review stated “Lovely little bookshop in Selfoss with a cozy atmosphere. You can get a cup of coffee and a wonderful waffle while reading one of the many secondhand books.”

To end the day, ice cream…

…and a fiery cloud!

Favorites make travel even more special than it already is.