That was not expected...

When normal people do some impulsive purchasing they usually end up with more clothes, gadgets or something similar. When I do it I end up with another trip... This time it's a quick trip to Iceland during the Easter holidays.

28th of March

Early departure to Reykjavik via Oslo. I would have preferred a direct flight but it wouldn't get me there until mid-afternoon. I arrive around midday where I have the afternoon by myself where I can have a wander and check in at the hotel. In the evening - if it doesn't get cancelled due to bad weather - I get picked up to go for a drive where we start off with exploration of some lava caves, a dinner at Rauda Husid restaurant in Eyrarbakki (which involves lobsters), and finishing off with driving out into the darkness to hunt for aurora borealis (northern lights). A late return to the hotel is to be expected.

29th of March

Visiting Golden Circle we will be seeing geysirs, Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir national park. This will be followed by visiting the Leiðarendi lava caves.

30th of March

Departing the hotel the aim for the day is to go to Sólheimajökull glacier on the southern part of the island where we will have a short hike before we get the chance of trying some ice wall climbing. On the way back we will be passing by the Skógafoss waterfall.

31st of March

Going to the Blue Lagoon (geothermal spa) in the morning for some relaxation, and catching a plane back home in the afternoon.

Second confirmation

... and shortly after this year's first confirmation the first trip of the year (for now...) was also confirmed.

12th of July

Departure from Copenhagen

13th of July

Arrival in Johannesburg after a short layover in Frankfurt. Looking forward to it - second leg is with an A380!

14th - 15th of July

Going north into Botswana we aim for Khama Rhino Sanctuary, including a visit of nearby villages Serowe and Maun.

16th of July

Further north we end up at the Okavango Delta where we will spend time in a bush camp where we will be going on game walks and getting around in mokoros, a traditional dug-out canoe.

17th - 18th of July

A quick trip back to Maun where we pick up any luggage we didn't bring to the delta and we continue on to Gweta, located in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, apparently a great place to see some beautiful sunsets. We continue on to Chobe National Park which can boast of having the largest elephant population in Southern Africa.

19th - 20th of July

We cross the Zembezi river and enter Zambia to go to Livingstone. Here we will have access to various activities, including the Victoria Falls.

21st - 22nd of July

Crossing into Zimbabwe, going to Bulawayo which will function as our base when visiting Matobo National Park. We will be exploring the national park by both foot and open safari vehicles. Among many other things it will be possible to see both white and black rhinos.

23rd - 25th of July

Going back south back into South Africa we spend a single night in Musina before going to Kruger National Park.

26th of July

Return to Johannesburg.

27th - 28th of July

Return back home, same route as before. Including the A380.

First trip this year

I am planning several trips this year and I just received confirmation for the first one. This time it's a week's trip to eastern Turkey where the goal is to climb Mt. Ararat, 5165m tall.

4th of September

Departure from Copenhagen in the evening

5th of September

Arrival in Van after a short layover in Istanbul. Upon arrival we will drive to Dogubeyatzik.

6th - 10th of September

We will start with a short drive to Eli at 2200m, after which we will start our climb to Camp I at 3200m. This is followed by an acclimatization hike to up to 4100m, and after an extra night in Camp I we will climb to Camp II at 4100m. The climb towards to top starts early and near the top crampons might be necessary. When descending we continue all the way down to Camp I. Continue back to Van where we spend the last night in Turkey.

11th of September

Flight back to Copenhagen via Istanbul.