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Suggestion: Next time, include a warning against driving off-road. In many places vegetation is very sparse and vulnerable, and could be seriously affected by tire tracks; the tacks may open way for water and wind erosion, etc. The cops may go to great lengths to find and fine people who have left such tracks. Jeez - In Kentucky, I could not possibly go swimming without first showering naked. The natives just took off their pants, wearing their swimsuit underneath. It kinda shocked me. But I was lucky not to be charged and sentenced for indecent exposure. When in Rome, do as the Romans.
From an American POV: I went in early March 2023, and it was actually very nice, contrary to the advisories about unpredictable weather. It was in the 30's and 40's, but wind (and wind chill) is real there. And we had three nice, clear nights to see the lights. Clothing-wise: A thermal base layer, winter coat (waterproof), head cover (advise water resistant or the winter coat hood over it), waterproof shoes/boots with some actual tread (crampons not necessary unless going on an excursion that requires them), and waterproof thermal gloves will be plenty for most people. I wore jeans, and they weren't an issue since I was never quite close enough to spraying water or got caught in a sudden rain or snowstorm. I tended to keep the gloves off - because I was constantly snapping pics with my phone - but it wasn't really an issue since I'm a northern Midwesterner. (Fun fact...it was colder at my home during that week than it was in Iceland) Depending on where you are from, it can be a normal wintery day (for northerners) or quite the learning experience (for southerners). 😊
I'm an Icelander, and I would say that this is very down to earth and accurtate.
I’ve never heard abt that last tip so thank you 😭
Thanks ❤
very helpful
Suggestion: Next time, include a warning against driving off-road. In many places vegetation is very sparse and vulnerable, and could be seriously affected by tire tracks; the tacks may open way for water and wind erosion, etc. The cops may go to great lengths to find and fine people who have left such tracks.
Jeez - In Kentucky, I could not possibly go swimming without first showering naked. The natives just took off their pants, wearing their swimsuit underneath. It kinda shocked me. But I was lucky not to be charged and sentenced for indecent exposure. When in Rome, do as the Romans.
This is rediculous bullshit. We have no problem with being naked in places like swimmingpools. These have not been "the natives".
What will the weather in terms of nothern lights be like in the 1st week of march?
From an American POV:
I went in early March 2023, and it was actually very nice, contrary to the advisories about unpredictable weather. It was in the 30's and 40's, but wind (and wind chill) is real there. And we had three nice, clear nights to see the lights.
Clothing-wise: A thermal base layer, winter coat (waterproof), head cover (advise water resistant or the winter coat hood over it), waterproof shoes/boots with some actual tread (crampons not necessary unless going on an excursion that requires them), and waterproof thermal gloves will be plenty for most people. I wore jeans, and they weren't an issue since I was never quite close enough to spraying water or got caught in a sudden rain or snowstorm. I tended to keep the gloves off - because I was constantly snapping pics with my phone - but it wasn't really an issue since I'm a northern Midwesterner. (Fun fact...it was colder at my home during that week than it was in Iceland)
Depending on where you are from, it can be a normal wintery day (for northerners) or quite the learning experience (for southerners). 😊