We made the drive to the east coast for Christmas this year. Iceland is one of the most visually stunning of places and driving such a long distance is an exciting experience for the eyes-though the old back grumbles the whole way about the comfort of being at home. The in-laws were so glad of our company I feel that the trouble and discomfort of the journey were well worth it. This is just one of the cool things I laid eyes on during the trip east. The ride home was beautiful, too. I saw a grey heron-something I was not aware was part of Iceland's bird life.