Just got back from our yoga session. It is deeply satisfying to see everyone deepening their yoga practice.  Everyone has become stronger and more flexible.  The Om at the end of the session makes me think that a group of Gyuto monks has silently entered our room to join in on the harmonious sound of peace.

Below are photos from yesterday’s outing.  Just when I think nothing can top what I just saw, something new pops into view and leaves me in awe of nature and all that life has to offer!

Our driver for this week, Omar.  His eyes are as blue as his jacket and he has such a gentle spirit.  While he is driving, we pass fields of sheep and everyone says, "Oh, LOOK!!  The sheep!  Omar, can you slow down so we can get a photo of the sheep?"  And he slows down.  I notice his whole body shaking with laughter at our ecstatic reactions to the fat wooly sheep (they are everywhere!)

Our driver for this week, Omar. His eyes are as blue as his jacket and he has such a gentle spirit. While he is driving, we pass fields of sheep and everyone says, “Oh, LOOK!! The sheep! Omar, can you slow down so we can get a photo of the sheep?” And he slows down. I notice his whole body shaking with laughter at our ecstatic reactions to the fat wooly sheep (they are everywhere!)

Daphne and John at the Faxi Waterfalls.

Daphne and John at the Faxi Waterfalls.

Icelandic Horses!

Icelandic Horses!

On our hike over to see some off the beaten path waterfalls: Buarfoss Waterfalls

On our hike over to see some off the beaten path waterfalls: Buarfoss Waterfalls

Julie and Julie!

Julie and Julie!

Cuteness...the hike to the falls was spectacular!

Cuteness…the hike to the falls was spectacular!

Glacial Blue Waterfall, a hidden gem...Buarfoss Waterfalls

Glacial Blue Waterfall, a hidden gem…Buarfoss Waterfalls

Wow!  Nature on Steroids....

Wow! Nature on Steroids….

Yeah!!

Yeah!!

Thingvillir waterfalls along the North American and Eurasian Plates..Thingvillir is where the world's first parliament was formed in the year 930!

My Warrior Bro Jeff at the Thingvillir waterfalls along the North American and Eurasian Plates..Thingvillir is where the world’s first parliament was formed in the year 930!

Landscape at Thingvillir

Landscape at Thingvillir

Moody skies

Moody skies

Julie N and moi

Julie N and moi (for once I look tall because I am standing on higher ground)

...

...