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MikeyBuoy's avatar

Thanks for taking us with you to Iceland - I'm a little envious of your trip even if it was 6 years ago. :-)

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Julie Dee's avatar

I’m off solo to Galapagos Isles in April for my 50th and it feels like the long awaited sequel. I’m so excited for it!!!

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MikeyBuoy's avatar

Oh my - I bet you are! Now I am truly green with envy :-D

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Christian Thompson's avatar

Beautiful writing as ever. Iceland is truly the land of the writer. Apparently, there are more books written, published and sold there than any other nation, with something like one in ten inhabitants having something in print. I suppose the tradition of the Sagas runs deep.

I love the bit about the Northern Lights and how ready you were to embrace their fickle nature. I know someone who lives in Wharfedale who has travelled all over the world on organised Aurora Borealis spotting tours and has still never seen them. She has said, tongue-in-cheek, that she doesn’t think they exist and are an elaborate con. Last year, they have been turning up at random times in the middle of the night in her home town. I can’t help but find this hilarious.

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Julie Dee's avatar

My friend who lives in Shetland sees them all the time…..bitch😂

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Eyes Like Galaxies's avatar

Gorgeous!

Iceland is on my bucket list 💙

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Julie Dee's avatar

You won’t regret it, it’s otherworldly!

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Deborah Brasket's avatar

Gorgeous writing! With your photos and the poetry of your language I feel as though I've visited there myself in spirit at least and felt the power and beauty of the place. Can't wait to hear about Galapago.

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Julie Dee's avatar

Thank you. Travel fills me with love and appreciation. I can’t wait to go there too. I’ve never been to South America at all and have been learning Spanish in anticipation. I adore nature.

I know I’ll want to stay….😂😂

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Deborah Brasket's avatar

I haven't been to South America, but I've spent a lot of time in Mexico and Central America. I'm headed back to Costa Rica in a few days. So beautiful there.

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Julie Dee's avatar

I’ve heard many wonderful things about both Mexico and Costa Rica. Good for you!

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NewToWriting's avatar

Lovely descriptions and a place I would love to visit

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Julie Dee's avatar

Thank you. You won’t regret it if you do :)

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Rita Fennell's avatar

I’d like to go to Iceland, great pics, thanks!

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Beautiful photos and videos and wonderful story. Thank you Julie for sharing your trip to the land of fire and ice!

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Rachel Mardle's avatar

wow, how beautiful - the writing (of course), the memories and the photos/videos x

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Julie Dee's avatar

Thanks. I could write about travel all day long. It stirs and lights me. Straight away I’m back in the gold of the moment!:)

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Rachel Mardle's avatar

Isn’t that wonderful :) xx

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Max Eichelberger's avatar

Iceland is on my list for 2025. Here’s hoping!

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Julie Dee's avatar

You won’t regret it!

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JanetteD's avatar

Beautiful!

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Charlotte Pendragon's avatar

Thank you for sharing your intriguing experience in the magical land of Iceland. I feel like I was there with you as you describe you are visit. 💖🤗

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Julie Dee's avatar

Thanks, I have glittering memories of the little adventure.

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