Shout Outs!
July 22, 2025
Emerson
Hey family, love y’all, miss y’all, I’m having so much fun and can’t wait to see it all with you. Miss the pups but it’s so beautiful. -Emerson
Stella
Hi fam!!! I miss y’all so much but I’m having a blast! We have done so many awesome activities and I can’t wait to tell y’all all about it! Hi Charlotte and Anna Kate I miss y’all and can’t wait to see y’all again! Everything is so incredibly beautiful here. I have taken so many photos and made lots of vlogs! My group is so much fun. I love everyone and the leaders are amazing!! Love all of y’all! ❤️❤️
Сlaire
Hey fam! Thanks for sending me on this trip – it’s so fun! Everything we have done has been amazing! Can’t wait to talk to y’all about it!! Hi Anya and Josie – miss y’all!! Love you! 🫰
Charlotte
Hi fam I miss y’all! This trip has been so much fun and all the activities were amazing! I can’t wait to see you again. Hi Anya and Ainsley I love y’all and miss you! See you soon!
Daisy
Hi familia I am having so much fun and the activities have been sooo cool like horse back riding and hot springs. I can’t wait to see you but I am having so much fun with my friends and Eloise who is right here (hi-Eloise) ok love you bye!!!
Eloise
Hey mom and dad! I’m having so much fun with everyone! Will you tell Cammie and Eliza that I can’t wait to see them when I get back? We are doing so many fun activities, horse back riding was so much fun and before we went inside a glacier! daisy says hi to everyone! Love you so much! Bye!
Hutton
Hi mom and dad. I have had a great time on this trip from going into a lagoon with a sauna rainfall room and more. The tunnels have been great from lava to snow. We also had a great time snorkeling in dry suits and seeing waterfalls. I think you would love it here. This trip makes me want to camp even more. And can’t wait for the rest of the trip and to see you.
Charles F
Hi Mom and Dad, I have had such a fun time in Iceland. We have gone in a bunch of hot springs, we went snorkeling and went horse back riding. Thank you so much for sending me on this trip and I miss y’all and can not wait to see y’all.
Hollis Dobbs
Hey y’all. Thank you so much for sending me out here, I’m having so much fun. I’m also chillin out here with my guy McRib and Danny boy. I can’t wait to see y’all. I have so much to tell y’all. Moss and Georgie are the best leaders ever. Figure out someway to tell jack what’s up from me or sum like that. Tell the fam that I miss them too. Also can y’all try and LMK how auntie syl is doing. Thank you again. Love y’all. Miss y’all.
Charles Jackson
Hey guys. Iceland’s rlly fun. It’s a lot of rain and rlly humid. Anyways it’s still been rlly nice and fun. Thank you for the opportunity and I miss you.
Coleman Oswalt
Hey mom and dad. Iceland has been awesome it’s such a unique country! It’s a very cloudy country because of all the ash from volcanos but the sun comes out sometimes. Hopefully I get to buy some souvineers. Everyone in my group is really nice! Thank y’all for the amazing opportunity and sending me on this awesome trip! Love y’all!
Angus “McRib” Newcomb
Hey family! Thank you mom and dad for sending me on this trip, I’ve had an absolute blast on this trip and am so grateful for you guys. We’ve done so many cool things and have explored so much of Iceland. I’ve met many new friends that I will remember and my two closest friends are Hollis from Atlanta and Danny from Virginia. Both of them are so funny and we have had a blast together. Tell Maddie I say hi and hope that she’s having fun being a single child. Love you guys so much and can’t wait to talk to you guys when I get back.
Daniel “Danny” Hardie
What’s up Mom and Dad! Iceland is so much fun. I am on the same trip with my boy Hollis who I met in BC and also have met McRib. The place is so cool. There are so many mountains and things like natural hot springs. I’m having a great time and I will see y’all when I get back.
Hello From the Land of Fire and Ice
July 22, 2025
Hello from Iceland 3A!
Georgia and I have had a blast getting to know these kids and adventuring with them-it’s flying by! We have accomplished a lot, and there is even more to come. To start, we enjoyed a leisurely spa day at Sky Lagoon. It is the perfect way to remedy the red eye flight by relaxing in the crystal clear lagoon, and enjoying a 7 step ancient Viking spa ritual. Daniel was a cold plunge superstar, spending an incredible amount of time in total zen mode in the freezing pool. Once we returned to the hostel, Hollis led the group in song by playing the guitar and hosting sing alongs that everyone enjoyed.
The next day we loaded up in the van and drove to Reykjadular and completed a day hike that led to a geothermal river! I used the mineral-rich mud to give Stella and Emerson face masks and soon everyone followed suit and was covered in cool designs. We relaxed in the hot spring for a while and then hiked back down to take a lunch break before heading to the lava tunnel tour.
Next up was the beautiful drive to our first campsite, Bjarteyjarsandur, a family-owned farm with horses, goats, sheep, and sheep dogs running wild. A natural petting zoo! We ate traditional Icelandic lasagna which was a huge hit.
We had a packed day next: glacier tunnel and horseback riding! We started the morning driving to the glacier and the kids were mesmerized by the contrasting colors of rich greens, black lava sands, and white snow patches. Once we reached the glacier, an epic snowball fight ensued with Charles Jackson leading the frontal assault and emerging victorious. Charlotte drank from the deliciously pure glacier melts and was amazed at the crisp water. Everyone learned how to read the weather lines on glacier walls! Next up was horseback riding where Eloise and Hutton forged incredible bonds with their horses and rode like champions through the wildflower fields. Daisy enjoyed the buttery rye bread provided after the ride which is baked in a geothermal spring.
After the ride we headed to our next campsite, Skjol, where all the kids enjoyed the giant trampoline and played an intense game of football (thanks to Hollis for bringing the pigskin!) Charles Feirn was a superstar, scoring touchdown after touchdown. Claire surprised us all with her competitive spirit and perseverance during the game, hyping up her team and playing for keeps.
The next day was an incredible adventure: snorkeling between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates at Thingvellir national park. Despite the cold temperatures, everyone suited up and braved the crystal clear waters and gave the activity a 10/10! We were so proud of them for embracing the slight discomfort for the joy of the experience. Coleman was awestruck by the incredible visibility and the stark colors of the glacial waters, and was very excited to be one of the few people to swim between tectonic plates. Once back at camp, Angus was the first on scene to help unload the trailer, carry duffels to tents for others, and to help set up the kitchen tent, we really appreciated his helpfulness!
Georgia and I couldn’t have asked for a better group to end our summer in Iceland. While we are only in the early stages of this trip, the kids are all shining with positivity, inclusivity, friendliness and gratitude. This group truly feels like a family.
All Together!
July 20, 2025
Hello Iceland Families!
We have received word from Georgia and Moss that our last two teens have arrived, and the group is together as one! More updates to come. Stay tuned!
-Moondance HQ
Safe Arrival!
July 18, 2025
Hello Iceland Families!
We heard from our leaders that the group has landed safely! Two students were rerouted but are scheduled to land in Iceland tomorrow. The group is so excited to start their adventure together!
Please remember our leaders and students will be unplugged during their trips, but we will be posting trip updates throughout the next week! This will allow you to follow along with the trip. You can also follow us on Instagram, @moondanceadventures, to see more of what we are up to!
-Moondance HQ
