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Iceland – The South Coast + Black Sand Beaches

03/09/2018 By Sarah Wyland

9 Mar

Iceland - South CoastRead about our visits to Reykjavik and the Golden Circle! 

After a good night’s sleep, Liz and I were up early for our last full day in Iceland, which centered around a day trip to the Southern Coast, again with Geoiceland. This was the day I was the most excited about. The black sand beaches were practically calling my name. We made a quick trip to our favorite grocery store for breakfast, then headed to our pick up location.

Our guide for the day was Walle, who may well have been my favorite guide of our whole trip, a tall order, given that all of our guides were top notch. The southern coast is a bit of a drive from Reykjavik, but Walle kept us entertained with lots of history and facts about Iceland and the landscape we drove through. Some of his information was similar to what Siff told us the day before, but enough of it was fresh that I didn’t mind the recap.

Iceland - SeljalandsfossStop one of the day was Seljalandsfoss, another waterfall. Liz and I were dying to fill our water bottles from a glacier, and this stop provided us with the chance to do just that. Do you know how hard it is to maintain your balance on a solid sheet of ice, while wearing many many layers, and trying not to fall into the water and/or get your hand wet? It’s really hard.

Iceland - SeljalandsfossIt’s also worth it.

Iceland - SeljalandsfossThat was the coldest, freshest water I have ever had. The waterfall was also beautiful. But what really got me pumped up? There was a coffee stand selling LARGE cups of coffee! It was the first and only place I found while in Iceland that served more than an 8oz cup of coffee.

Iceland - Vik

Iceland - VikFrom there, it was off to Vik, a coastal town. The drive provided some of the most stunning scenes from the whole trip. Volcanoes, glaciers, geysers… It’s not something I can describe well enough to do it justice. Once in Vik, Walle drove us to a church on a hill that provided incredible views of the town. It looked like a postcard! We ate lunch – I’m still thinking about the pasta dish I had – and headed to the black sand beach. 

Iceland - Black Sand Beach ReynisfjaraThe sand is really tiny pebbles and bigger, smooth rocks. The ocean looks so calm and gentle. There are no big, crashing waves. At first glance, you think it would be nice to swim, perhaps even put in a float and enjoy the sun during the warmer summer months. Except it’s actually one of the most dangerous places in the country. The waves are deceptive. They are small, but they creep further up on the beach than one might think, and they have a very strong pull. A number of people have been pulled out to sea while taking photos, or sticking their toes in the water. Walle was very clear that we should “never turn your back to the water.”

Iceland - Black Sand Beach Reynisfjara - Basalt Columns

This photo is entirely staged… Liz: “Say something funny.” I won’t repeat what I said, but it got me this look.

The beach is also the location of a series of basalt columns. Liz and I climbed all over them – her more than me as I found out quickly I was a bit too short to get myself very far on those things – and took some great photos. I maybe smuggled a rock home to remember the place by.

Iceland - DyrhólaeyWe were chasing daylight – and running just slightly behind schedule – but Walle really wanted to take us to Dyrhólaey to an overlook that wasn’t exactly the safest place to drive to, but like the previous day, the sun was shining and it was “warm” (40s), and he knew we would be able to see for miles. The road up the mountain was narrow, winding, and full of hairpin turns, but Walle got us up there and it.was.worth.it.

Iceland - DyrhólaeyLiz and I may have broken a rule about climbing over a rope to take a picture… All the rule-breaking might have occurred on this day…

SolheimajokullOur next stop was Solheimajokull. Sunset at a glacier? Sign me up. Liz and I walked around with Walle while there, and learned so much about both him and Iceland. He told us Icelandic schools require students to learn Icelandic, English, and Danish, and most learn a fourth language while they’re at it. We also learned that Walle is very pro dog. We deemed him our kind of people.

SkogafossThe last stop of the day was Skogafoss, our last waterfall of the trip. In the summer, you can walk behind the waterfall, but the path was closed due to the ice and snow. We still managed to get some great photos. It was a full day of exploring, and I slept most of the way back to Reykjavik.

One of our goals in Iceland was to try their famous hot dog stand, Baejarins Beztu Pylsur (don’t even try to pronounce it). Walle happened to have a drop off location right by the stand, so Liz and I hopped off.

Icelandic Hot Dog - Baejarins Beztu PylsurHoly hotdog, batman.

For $7, we got two hot dogs and a drink and both of us were completely obsessed. The hot dog itself is Icelandic lamb, and the buns are slightly toasted. You don’t get to say “put this, this, and this” on it. They pass you your dog slathered in three sauces – ketchup, sweet brown mustard, and remoulade – as well as crispy onions and raw onions and that’s that. We stood right there on the sidewalk and devoured both dogs. I utterly hate ketchup on my hot dogs in the states, let alone onions, but in Iceland? Pass the ketchup.

It’s funny how that happens with food. I hate tomatoes, too, but I loved them in Italy and Nicaragua. I still don’t like them – or ketchup on my hot dogs – in the States.

We visited a few shops as we made our way back to our AirBnB, of course making a pit stop at the grocery store for late night snacks, and breakfast for the next morning. We begrudgingly packed our bags as we had to be at our bus stop at 6:30am for our Blue Lagoon visit before heading to the airport, and then attempted to go to bed. Except all the travel, jet lag, minimal daylight hours, and bus naps caught up with us. We were both up until the wee hours of the morning, reading and telling ourselves we needed to sleep.

As with the Golden Coast tour the previous day, I was highly impressed with GeoIceland. Walle was a great guide, and he made sure we got the best experience possible, even when a few of our tour group members were less than pleasant. I kind of miss Walle, to be honest. I felt like I knew him, his wife, his baby, and their dog well by the end of our day together.

Up next, the final installment of our Iceland adventure – the Blue Lagoon!

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Sarah Wyland is an ACE-certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, and a barre instructor. She enjoys strength training, encouraging women, and food. She's a coffee drinker, dog mama, and Tennessee Vol.

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An uncle of an ex-boyfriend once told me "you have An uncle of an ex-boyfriend once told me "you have to be happy with yourself before you can be happy with someone else." I was barely 20, suffering through my first real heartbreak, and thought he was full of crap.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I decided to hell with it and went all out just to run errands last weekend and it was brilliant. Beach waves, red lipstick, real clothes. I felt like a brand new woman.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We fall into a routine the easy way of doing things. It's easy to roll out of bed, commute to the living room, and put on a Zoom-appropriate shirt just before the first meeting of the day kicks off. We get comfortable with easy. But the good stuff rarely comes from easy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One of my favorite parts of coaching are the women who go from "I HATE the gym" to "I look forward to my workouts!" or "I hate vegetables" to "My plate is so colorful!" They stop taking the easy way out (skipping the gym, grabbing McDonald's on the way home) and start doing things that might be a little harder or take a little longer but make them feel damned good in the end.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Where are you taking the easy way out? What's it getting you? What if you tried something a little bit harder? Would it take a little longer? But would it be worth it?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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An uncle of an ex-boyfriend once told me "you have An uncle of an ex-boyfriend once told me "you have to be happy with yourself before you can be happy with someone else." I was barely 20, suffering through my first real heartbreak, and thought he was full of crap.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Internal work, the deep work, is hard work. Going to the gym, eating well, drinking enough water, and getting eight hours of sleep each night is easy compared to digging deep and learning why you do the things you do, why you are the way you are. Our internal forces drive us, and they don't always lead us in the right direction. If you're not right on the inside, your outside will reflect it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We're good at hiding our internal messes. We're tied together with a smile, showing up to our lives like we're expected to, no matter the turmoil going on just below the surface. But that outside you're reflecting to the rest of the world may not be the outside you truly want. You may not want your flashy job or your seemingly perfect relationship. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Figure out your insides. Do the work. Go to therapy. Journal. Meditate. Pray. Pull tarot cards. Going on a life-changing retreat. Whatever you need to do to access your internal life and get to work on healing it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Eckhart is right. So is my ex-boyfriend's uncle. You've got to be right on the inside - be happy with yourself - to be happy on the outside.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#mindset #mindsetwork #mindsetcoach #livinglifealigned #lifealigned #deepwork #therapy #selflove #selfloveclub #manifestation #thoughtsbecomethings #ontheblog #newontheblog #blogpost #therapysession #selfcare #blogger #healthandwellness #powerofshe #shapesquad #strongwomen #stronglikeme #qotd #quoteoftheday #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #eckharttolle #selfacceptance #internalwork
Real Talk Time: I haven't been inside a gym in a m Real Talk Time: I haven't been inside a gym in a month. Bit of a surprise, coming from a fitness coach, no?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Between moving and being in a city where gyms are closed, I haven't been able to workout the way I want to. Do I like it? No. But it is what it is. I'm still moving my body with daily walks and yoga sessions thanks to the @downdogyoga app. It's not what I want - I want to lift weights - but it's what I've got right now.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Plus, my fitness "wants" are changing. I could go to a CrossFit gym and workout outside, but I'm finding I want to train "old school." I want to just LIFT. I want to do the programming I write for my clients and hop on bike in a spin class on occasion. Going all out in a CrossFit class isn't holding the same appeal to me as it did a year ago.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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All of this to say, we change.  Our fitness goals change. Our workout preferences change. I've gone through a barre phase. A powerlifting phase. CrossFit. Oly lifting. Back to CrossFit. Now I'm trending back to the powerlifting days without the emphasis on competing. I want to be strong enough for day-to-day activities and yes, recomp my body. I don't have the same desire to do burpees for time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have your fitness preferences changed? How are you working out right now? Tell me in the comments! And if you are a client of mine on one of the at home bodyweight workout programs - yes, I've done a few of your workouts. I hear you - they ain't easy! But they're so good... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#mindset #mindsetwork #mindsetcoach #livinglifealigned #lifealigned #deepwork #therapy #selflove #selfloveclub  #selfcare #healthandwellness #powerofshe #shapesquad #strongwomen #stronglikeme #brunchsohard #beachbabe #changeyourbody #changeyourmind #bodylove #bodypositivity #fitness #fitsPRO #femalecoach #dogmomAF #girlsgonestrong #getstrong #babeswholift
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▪️Hiked Runyon Canyon⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️Filled my fridge with fresh fruit and veggies⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️Finished up Empire Bling on Netflix (can I be friends with Anna? I like treasures too...)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️Soaked in a tub with a @lushcosmetics bath bomb while listening to @taylorswift’s evermore' album and reading⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️Went to bed early to finish reading said book⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It was heavenly.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As an Enneagram 3, it's hard for me to tap out and take care of my mental health when there is so much to DO. Especially when a lot of those "to-dos" are things I LOVE (like coaching and writing!). But taking time out for one's self is too important to not do. After a month of upheaval - moving across the country ain't for the faint of heart - I needed a day to just be. And that was yesterday. Today, as I sit down to tackle that to-do list, I'm in an entirely different headspace and the work I do will show that.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I encourage you to take a day. A full day. Any day. Use that entire day to do the things you love, the things you want to do, the things that bring you joy. Take care of yourself first. You can't pour from an empty cup. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Know that saying "magic happens when you step outs Know that saying "magic happens when you step outside of your comfort zone"? It's true. Step out of it today. See what happens.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[SAVE THIS POST] MEAL PREP TIPS: 3 Ways to Meal Pr [SAVE THIS POST] MEAL PREP TIPS: 3 Ways to Meal Prep Without Losing Your Mind
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Clients ask for meal prep tips all the time. At the end of the day, it's about finding a system that works best for your lifestyle. In general though, there are three ways to meal prep without losing your mind:
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1) Pick 3 - Choose 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and snacks for the week, prep them ahead of time, and have them in the fridge to grab and go throughout the week. This is a great option for those who don't mind eating the meals a few days in a row.
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2) Batch - Pick your proteins, veggies, and starches, take a few hours to prepare everything for the week, and mix and match meals throughout the week ahead. This is a good option for those who want both ease and variety. 
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3) Prepare - If you like to cook, save time by prepping your ingredients ahead of time. Chop your veggies, marinate your meats, etc., maybe even pop a meal in the freezer. When you're ready to cook, everything is prepared and ready! This works well for those who enjoy being in the kitchen.
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Meal prep doesn't have to be overwhelming. Play around in the kitchen, figure out a method that works for you. maybe even log a few "go to" recipes. There truly is no right or wrong way.
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What's your best meal prep tip?
I'm about to blow your mind.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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 Where your energy goes, your reality follows.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I discovered this idea about a dozen years ago and it changed my life. Call it Law of Attraction or call it hustle, but the idea is the same: where you put your focus, your reality unfolds.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Think about it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You decide it's time for a new job. It becomes a dominant thought. You daydream about the role you want while you churn away at your desk of your current job. You browse LinkedIn and Indeed for your dream job at every opportunity. You put time and effort into polishing your resume and cover letter. You. Want. A. New. Job.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And then you get one. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You focused on it. You put your energy there. You took action. You made it your reality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It can also go like this:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You’re having a crap day. You woke up late, didn’t have time to dry your hair, spilled coffee all over yourself in the car, hit traffic, was late for work, the deli got your lunch order wrong… You spend your day waiting for the next crap thing to happen.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You’re focusing on the bad. You’re expecting it. And it keeps on coming. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Where your energy goes, your reality follows. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You get what you think about. You get it because that's where your energy is focused.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I want you to try something today. Think of a car. Any car. A Mustang. A Jaguar. A Corvette. Just pick one. Give it a color. I’m going with a white Range Rover.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now, spend a few minutes thinking about that car. Google photos of it. Visualize yourself driving it. Once you’ve done that, notice how many of these cars you see in the next few days.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Let me know how it goes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Remember - where your focus goes, your reality goes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’m about to see a lot of white Range Rovers.
First Monday in Los Angeles. First day of spring s First Monday in Los Angeles. First day of spring semester. First day with a couple of new 1:1 coaching clients. I like this Monday.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What's good about your Monday?
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