This lighthouse wasn't on our itinerary. In fact it's rarely on anyones itinerary. It was a lighthouse that Lindsey found when looking for sights between our destinations. Spots that might be interesting for a stop off. And this just happened to be the first place we stopped.

What I'll always remember is that we were just getting our feet wet in terms of driving in Iceland. I mean driving anywhere is always the same, but when you're driving in a different country there is a heightened sense of dread. The signs are all a little different. And even if you've studied what they mean, you'll doubt yourself the first couple times. Driving to Holmsberg Light we had our first transition from paved road to gravel road. At the time that was a shock. Here in the US, switching to a gravel or dirt road can often mean a private drive. So one starts to think of trespassing. Holmsberg Light is also near some industrial plants, and our GPS guided us towards some of their gatehouses.

But ahead we forged, eventually up a winding gravel road that ended with the view you see here.

As the trip went on, we found that we spent an equal amount of time on paved and gravel roads. Often driving 80/kph (50/mph) on the gravel roads like it was nothing. Holmsberg Light proved to be a first step acclimating to our new environment. From this point on we were better prepared for all the challenges we'd face including rain, sleet, snow, and near gale force winds.