hiking Iceland in June

On March 4, 2011March 3, 2011 By Rick McIn hiking, travelLeave a comment

Locked and loaded.

I fly out of Halifax (after Gymnastics Nationals) on the red eye June 2nd one way direct to Reykjavik. ($315 on Iceland Air)

There are even cheaper fares out of Boston and Chicago on the discount airline, Iceland Express, but I had no luck contacting them by email or phone.

It’s not my style to book a flight so early … but both the last two summers I found that airfares skyrocket around June 1st. And those flights fill quickly.

I understand weather is a factor.

more interesting Iceland photos

I’ll be in Iceland a couple of weeks. Then likely fly on to Europe.

Pike Place Market, Seattle

On March 4, 2011 By Rick McIn food, product endorsements, travelLeave a comment

I take the ferry over to Victoria Friday morning.

Walking through historic Pike Place Market en route to the 8am departure, I’ll grab a Pike Roast at Starbucks. The original opened here in 1971.

Dad’s 80th birthday

On March 3, 2011 By Rick McIn McCharles family, travel2 Comments

I’m heading today to Parksville, BC. My Dad turns 80 on Friday.

Snow in Idaho

On March 2, 2011 By Rick McIn travelLeave a comment

At the Adlards cabin in Athol.

hiking Iceland in June

On February 9, 2011February 5, 2011 By Rick McIn travelLeave a comment

Last summer I again squandered my chance to get to Iceland for the first time. I felt even worse after following Alastair Humphreys’ adventures there.

It’s looking good for me to go June 2011.

The first week I’ll rent a vehicle and drive the island dayhiking.

Following that I’ll trek the hotsprings of Laugavegur. Possibly Fimmvörðuháls. And more in that region.

No eruptions this Spring, please.

Leave a comment if you’ve any advice for me.

(via Best Hike)

UK, Great Britain and England Explained

On February 5, 2011February 1, 2011 By Rick McIn travelLeave a comment

I’m always getting confused on the differences.

… Not to mention the the Channel Islands, Jersey and Guernsey, and the Isle of Man

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

(via A Welsh View)

55 Foyle Road, Londonderry, Ireland

On February 3, 2011 By Rick McIn McCharles family, travel1 Comment

A cousin has traced back the genealogy on my mother’s side to this address.

Here’s a current photo of the location from Google Maps.

I’ve never visited Ireland.

want a FREE Honda Civic?

On February 2, 2011February 1, 2011 By Rick McIn product complaints, travel9 Comments

First you need read this post …

After 11yrs carless, I bought a ’96 Honda Civic hatchback a year ago for $1600.

With it I made 2 big road trips through the USA.

While away for 3 months (Oct-Dec) I offered to hire Sam to “take care” of my cherished vehicle.

Here’s how I found it:

One tire was a little low …

… I had to reduce his wages. 🙂

Just to get it back roadworthy my first quote was for about $850.

… no go.

Instead I’ll donate it to the Kidney Foundation. Or give it away to friends.

Was it worth the hassle and responsibility of possession?

I think so.

$1600 initial cost
$1000 insurance for 1 year
$500 repairs in Montana
$400 AMA, registration and other incidental repairs
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$3500 for one year … plus fuel / oil

I’ll be giving it away Feb. 7th

Contact me if you want this lemon for free. It’s running. But that’s the best I can say.