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Travelling to Iceland? Here are a few things to keep in mind when packing for your trip.
First I must mention the gear I found necessary to bring.
· Layers! Not only do you need to worry about the chance of rain, the ever-changing weather will probably bring extreme changes. From sunshine in the morning, a light breeze with rain in the afternoon and cold gale force winds in the evening. Be prepared for both cold and wet weather all times of the year.
· Rain gear. This is also a must. With the weather changing minute by minute, a light rain layer is a necessity.
· Sunglasses. Sunglasses are a must! Even on slightly overcast days, the sky is bright. There were a few days I was caught without mine and I cursed my forgetfulness every time I had to squint.
· Bathing gear. Pools, lagoons and spas are readily available throughout Iceland. There are countless geothermally heated pools and lagoons, with a typical temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. No trip should be complete without a visit to the Blue Lagoon!
· A backpack. You will notice that EVERYONE in Iceland wears a backpack. This is because of the ever-changing climate stated above. It makes it much easier to put gloves and toques away when the sun decides to make an appearance and heat things up.
· A convertible electrical plug adapter. If you are travelling from North America and will need to use or run an electrical item, you will not be able to plug into the outlets with just the standard plug. You will need an adapter to fit European outlets.
Keeping in mind my list of necessary items, the reverse is also true.
· Umbrella. I always bring a fold-up umbrella on every trip. It has saved me from getting wet many times. However, in Iceland, with rain comes wind. Sometimes not more than a slight breeze, but more than not it was wind gusts enough to turn an umbrella inside out or take a hat for a flight.
· Icelandic dictionary. Everyone in Iceland speaks English. Most of the people we talked to spoke it relatively well so you will not have to worry too much about translation.
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