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The huge 4x4 jeeps often observed in downtown Reykjavik, and occasionally outside the capital, are quite impressive. As everyone knows, a much modified vehicle of any sort is nothing but an extention of the owner's penis. This is a useful fact a traveller may take advantage of. For example should you drive to Langjökull glacier (most recommended - see instructions below) chances are your car is not equipped for glacial driving. If you happen to have a snowboard in your car you might want to go to the glacier's summit and maybe ski down the many kilometers on a nice slope in the midnight sun while enjoying an out of the world view. |
Driving to the base of the glacier is no problem not even on a small car. Note that an insurance on a rental car probably does not cover driving those roads, but since you can get there in a Nissan Micra, probably any car will do.
Once there, you could walk up to the summit, but fortunately you do not have to. See, at the base of the glacier you will most likely find a group of huge off-road jeeps. The jeepsters tend to gather round in herds, and are quite amiable. Approach them gently, so as not to scare them away, and strike up a conversation. Maybe starting on the subject of the weather. Once you have gained their confidence you may move on to the more pertinent comments, for example:
My, I've never seen such big tires. How big are they anyway?
So, what are you packing under the hood?
This looks scary, I would be most afraid to ride in such a big car.These comments are of course filled with sexual innuendo. The jeepster is most probably male and will warm up to them, even more so if you [the traveller] are female. He will most likely offer you a ride up to the top of the glacier at least.
Directions: From Reykjavik, drive towards Húsafell. A little past Húsafell you will come across a road (to the right) towards Kaldidalur. If there is a sign saying the road is impassable it probably refers to the whole road which leads to Thingvellir, not the short stretch you want which usually is quite O.K. Anyway, Icelanders always disregard such signs. Drive for a few kilometers until you hit the first road to the left. Follow that road as far as you care to go towards a cabin named Jaki. It may be wise to park a little distance from the glacier and walk from there rather than get stuck on a rock trying to advance just a little further. Often you can rent snowscooters at exuberant prices at the Jaki cabin and maybe you can buy sandwiches and stuff. -
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Remember to never ever drive off-road in Iceland.
Driving instructions are given without any guarantees. If you follow them to the letter and end up in a river - tough luck. |
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