My first hostel

I checked in to my first ever hostel today. I have to admit I've been pretty leary of this part of my adventure. Sharing rooms, weird locations, no privacy are not my idea of great fun.

So I got dropped off a few blocks away from the shuttle service and had to hunt down this little building feeling like Atlas with a pack the size of the globe on my back. Seriously- I have to cantilever myself with my day pack strapped on to my front. I really need someone to take my pic so you all can see how funny I look.

So Reykjavik Downtown Hostel operated by Hostelling International is a very decent affair. Open 24 hours with a public room with free WiFi it is very tidy and the people working very friendly. My room has 5 double bunks with a single bathroom. We'll see how that works tonight...

When I finally found the place I walked in and realized I wasn't sure what to say. Do you "check in" to a hostel? Do you "register"? This might sound trivial but I was really tired!

One of the disadvantages of returning to a city you've already been to is that you tend to return to the places you already know or are familiar with. After I dropped my bag I was really hungry so I walked right to the little 24 market I remembered to get a sandwich, drink and of course skyr. I walked over to the little plaza to eat and looked across the street where I saw the most adorable little market and bakery. This will definitely have to be investigated tomorrow.

And for those of you who haven't tried skyr it's an icelandic yogurt. It's ultra healthy, creamy and totally DELISH! I had berry skyr for you Suzanne!!

Tomorrow a little shopping downtown and probably return to the MOST AMAZING FISH AND CHIPS IN THE WORLD restaurant...unless I see something better across the street.