Yesterday was my first full day here in NYC and it was a doozy of a good time. David’s parents are in town to celebrate his father’s birthday and his birthday (which is next weekend) and we spent most of the afternoon with them. First up, we went to see an illusionist/mentalist theater show called The Quantum Eye which was kinda fun … except for the part when I got dragged up on stage to participate. Long story short, the guy correctly guessed that I was “the murderer” based on my inability to lie (tho, I suspect the new blonde hair might’ve been a clue, too). After the show, we supped at an amazing Cuban restaurant called Guantamera. Seriously, the most amazing Cuban food I’ve ever had … I ate so much, it was embarrassing. Then we parted ways with David’s fam and made our way uptown to another birthday party for one of David’s friends named David (confusing, I know):
After a rousing game of Celebrity (which saddened me because there are people in this world who don’t know who Ethel Mertz, Professor Minerva McGonagall, Ayn Rand or Mary Todd Lincoln are) and healthy portions of baked ham (don’t ask) we got down to partying the night away. Oh yes, there were lots of Polaroid photos taken — some of them not really appropriate for public consumption.
Late last night, David and I decided to jet away on a spur-of-the-moment birthday trip for him at the end of the week … so if any of y’all are from or are familiar with Reykjavik, Iceland please send in your tips and/or suggestions. Wee :)
This afternoon, we’re gonna try and make it out to the Whitney Museum to see a Mapplethorpe exhibit and then … who knows what. Possibly snow shoe shopping or something … cuz, Iceland — here we come!
PS: I know this is HORRIBLY late but I also have to send out much Birthday Lurve to Pink reader Debbie from Albany, Oregon who celebrated her birthday this past Thursday! I am sending out all my pink love vibes to you today in the hopes that you had an amazing birthday this year … and, if ever I find myself in Oregon, I’m hoping that I’ll be able to meet you in person :) Happy Birthday, Debbie!!! xoxox
Go soak in the hot springs!!!
Go to the Blue Lagoon!!!
I would say the Blue Lagoon and I think there is a giant crater thing…can’t remember if it was in Iceland or Denmark though. You are going to have so much fun!! It’s a beautiful country.
My birthday was on Thursday, too..Just sayin.. ;) I have no suggestions for Iceland but I know you guys will have a BLAST!!!
hey trent and david— I’m excited you’re going to iceland—i was there about 4 years ago, and it’s awesome. Don’t miss Gullfoss, an incredible waterfall. Rent a car and go there—part of the drive is a pretty bumpy road through old lava fields, but the falls are worth it. Really an amazing point on earth. And, for the other end of the spectrum, do a few hours at the Blue Lagoon spa. The country’s small…we drove around the entire country in, like, 4 days. Reykjavik is cool, and has a sweet public pool heated by geothermal lava, and great waterslides. I think it was free, too. Not sure how long you’re there, but if you have time, get a day or so out in the country with a rental car; there’s some of the coolest terrain in the whole world—everything from mountains/valleys, glaciers, black lava fields that look like moonscapes, ocean, etc. Have fun; can’t wait to hear about it.
You are making me homesick…while in Reykjavik you can go say hi to my grandparents! There are lots of interesting places to walk around in downtown Reykjavik with art galleries, cool shops, and lots of bars too. Not to be missed are the hotdogs-trust me on this.
I certainly agree with bc on the hotdogs – they are what I miss most about Reykjavik. No specific recommendations for nightlife – but you can wander around and pop into any bar; everyone is so friendly. Certainly check out the Blue Lagoon either on the way there or the way back since it’s in Keflavik, near the airport. I’m so jealous, I’d love to go back!
howdy trent! i am a member of an organization called the couchsurfing project. it hooks travelers up with places to stay while out trekking the globe. while you don’t necessarily have to stay in someone’s home, you can also opt to meet with locals for a drink or coffee. it’s a great way to get right into the heart of a new location, as 99.9% of the members are effing awesome. you can have locals tell you where to go and where to not go (which is also handy advice). in my experience, CSers are totally interesting people, and often you find yourself in experiencing something completely unique and non-touristy. check it: http://www.couchsurfing.com
send my love to bjork’s birthplace. happy travels!
aww I’m jealous, I love iceland! I’ve been there four times already and I’m going back this christmas … look at you and your spur-of-the-moment vacation! icelandair tickets aren’t exactly cheap. :) please have a plysa and a coke for me!
David is so hot got any more pics of him in his little shorts?
hey Trent i’m from Iceland :)
It´s so cool you´re coming to Reykjavík.
Are you gonna rent a car or just stay in Reykjavik?
You have to go to the blue lagoon it´s really nice, then you have to check out the nightlife in midtown Reykjavík . If you are going to travel around the country Gullfoss and Geysir are very popular to visit, Jökulsárlón is extremely beautiful and there are many more places to go to it just depends on how long you’re staying and if you are going to travel trough the whole country :)
Have so much fun in Iceland, hope i run into you or something :)
Your David is sooo adorable :)
Reykjavik is soooo amazing! definitely go to the country like everyone has said, i have some absolutely beautiful pictures from my travels in the country side! Reykjavik also has some cool little shops. Have a great time!!!
Blue lagoon definitely. recommend on way from airport to Reykjavik if arriving mid day.
neighborhood thermal pool: i went to Vesturbaejarlung, an easy walk from city center. like $7. great way to meet locals, very friendly.
Kaffitar coffee house-unusual concoctions, like expresso with lime and tabasco, surprisingly good!
if not renting a car, tours are worth it. i went on golden circle.
whale watching, black pebble beaches, lunar landscape, awesome cafes, late nights, great shopping, loved loved the Art Deco Hotel Borg, city centre.
Have a lovely time.
OMG, Trent, love your hair! And yes, I agree with everyone else, your boo is one hot boy! Have fun snuggling in Iceland!
My favorite part of Iceland is Reykjavík, being a city-child, but there is loads of fun stuff to do here :) I’ll recommend Thingvellir, where our parliament started in the year 930, a very nice historical site and very beautiful!! Hope to see you here… And btw, Kiefer’s rune tattoo is probably based on his love of Iceland, he toured with Rocco here a few years ago :)
definitely the hot springs, and pony trekking…
Trent,
I know this place isn’t in Iceland but Finland is so near anyway. There’s this place, Kakslauttanen Hotel, which looks so dreaaamy, cosy and sexy. You get to live in glass igloos where you get to sleep looking up at the stars. It looks so romantic. Can you imagine watching the aurora borealis in a comfy bed with your honey.
http://www.thecoolhunter.net/t.....2;Finland/
If you do go…DETAILS..please.
Wow Trent – your readers wrote such cool suggestions and warm, well wishes! I just want to say that I wish David a happy birthday and that I hope you two have a fabulous trip.