Fall in love with Iceland

Initially I was planning a trip to Iceland only with my sister. After a bit of research, we figured it's the most cost effective to travel in a group of 4. This way we could split the cost of car rent, petrol, ferry tickets etc. We tried to find two friends who'd like to join us but there was always something, the timing was not right, someone didn't get time off at work, etc. So we decided to ask our parents if they were interested in joining us. That's how we ended up on a family road trip with my mum and dad. Family vacation. Just like we did in the 90's ;)

The user manual for Iceland is quite easy. Most people land in Reykjavik (or Keflavik), rent a car, jump on road number 1 and drive left or right. And that's not a bad plan because there are many good spots to see on the popular 'Ring Road'. But following that plan will make you miss out on that part of Iceland that looks a bit like a giant troll's hand with way too many fingers - Westfjords...imho the most stunning and unique part of the island. All those stories you've heard about driving in stunning wilderness and not seeing another human being for 2 or 3 days - that's Westfjords. Or the stories about ultra dangerous, winding and narrow roads on precipice - that's also Westfjords. Though these stories are a bit exaggerated. Don't get me wrong, roads on Westfjords are not the Texan Katy Freeway but  they're not that bad either. But enough about the roads, let's see what Iceland is all about! :)