WE SWAM BETWEEN CONTINENTAL PLATES! (Snorkeling Silfra: Iceland travel vlog)

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We drove to Thingvellir National Park to a rift called Silfra which is a fissure between the North American and Eurasion tectonic plates. The water is nearly freezing, but we swam in it for an hour! Wearing drysuits for the first time was a fun experience and made the snorkel trip so much better. The water was unbelievably clear. This was definitely one of the best adventures we took in Iceland!!!
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married June 2013 and quickly caught the travel bug! We started traveling full-time January 10, 2016. While daily vlogging was not the original plan, we were having way too many cool experiences not to share every single day! Now travel vlogging is our full-time gig and we feel like we have the greatest job in the world! We are incredibly thankful to do something we love every day. :)
We’ve pulled inspiration from several of our favorite travel vloggers on KZbin, such as: +CaseyNeistat +FunForLouis +Jon Olsson +Mr Ben Brown, and any other talented travel vloggers that KZbin’s algorithm will hopefully connect us with ;)
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[@charlesheimberg7206]

I have been showing this video to my 6th grade Social Studies classes today, as we have been learning about Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift. Kara and Nate, you now have about 90 new fans who are 11 years old! They absolutely loved it! I appreciate the fact that you made something that we are learning about in school come alive for them, in a very real way. Now I just have to figure out how to fundraise for a field trip from Indiana to Iceland...

[@KaraandNate]

+Charles Heimberg that is AWESOME! I am so happy they liked it!!!! Tell them we said thanks for watching 😉😁

[@masada2828]

Charles Heimberg - great way to teach children.

[@Ducttapegirl472]

Charles Heimberg my school recently had a trip to Iceland, i didn’t go due to other reasons but there’s companies who specialize on school trips and help with the planning and everything. Should definitely look into it. Now I’m in high school so I’m not sure if they’d offer it to middle schoolers. I’m from Indiana too :)

[@drewzzy7801]

Charles Heimberg ur a god of a teacher 😎

[@fin0_076]

Same

[@TheAmal89]

Only plate I seen is my dinner plate..need to get out often..!!!

[@poppy8020]

Look at the ground outside. There, you have seen a tectonic plate.

[@jegdfacdbdvwcebfbdcdvsn8727]

Bixely r/woooooooooosh

[@gretchenelizzabeth7461]

An ad for exactly what you’re doing in this video played before it started. That’s one smart algorithm 🤔

[@isobelcottage8733]

Gretchen Elizzabeth same

[@laurensanchez9406]

Gretchen Elizzabeth same thing happened to me

[@joceline3809]

Same

[@mitchellb2663]

Same

[@auroramothergoddess]

I know huh I was like wow trippy

[@acc89]

I was in Iceland last month and did this as well. It was AMAZING!!! 110% worth doing - don't miss it!

[@united4462]

"we are having a competition who can get down the deepest" Well this can't end well

[@Flyingdave88]

First off its crazy how putting on a mask can change the sound of your voices! and secondly i love how clear that water is! nothing makes me happier then just floating in clear water :)

[@KaraandNate]

+FlyingDave The Aussie Flight Attendant right?! I felt like I was talking so slowly 😂 Probably because I was being choked/frozen ❄️ hilarious. The clear water was seriously unbelievable!

[@Flyingdave88]

Maybe you need to come to some warmer waters next time 😉

[@mariendorf1981]

Oh my God, that is now on my list of things to do. Really amazing.

[@KaraandNate]

We love it when people say that. Same thing happened to us - A year ago someone told us about this, and we've been wanting to go ever since!

[@MarkAmanda]

2:54 reminds me of a scene from Ace Ventura when he comes out of the rhino bum haha!100-150 meters visibility?? Incredible!

[@KaraandNate]

+The NYC Couple HAHA that's exactly how I felt! -Nate

[@marcelsosna2616]

2:55 my anxiety basically skyrocketed just by thinking about squeezing my head through that

[@interestinginfo6765]

Marcel Sosna lol. I started to panic and then she said she had an itch she could not scratch...I’m out! Lol.

[@Alyssa_]

Same

[@lucymedhurst351]

I snorkelled Silfra a couple of years ago, I was there in the middle of winter, there was snow everywhere and our gloves go stuck to the railing when we climbed out! Such a cool experience!

[@cheyennemcarthur13]

“There’s cookies over there!? Ahh, I missed those!” me too kara. me too.

[@ibrahimmalik9730]

Just imagine if the plates collided 😂

[@leahlannom6504]

Ibrahim Malik it will take thousands of years for that to happen.

[@ninanaarding400]

They actually move away from each other, so that wouldn’t happen

[@natalievargo7625]

They move 2 cm per year so that's not going to happen

[@user-fh8no8pj1u]

Everyone calm down..

[@kaydenlewis9246]

That's what mountains are,

[@hayleyhoward408]

2:45 I feel like I just watched Kara being born lol

[@KissMyBiscuits]

😂😂😂 OMG Yes!!!

[@anunaysharma2718]

Lmao 😂

[@powredondo2463]

I never thought i would want to go to this place until i watched your video. Im making it my dream to go there. Amazing!!!!

[@KaraandNate]

We love hearing that!!!!!

[@helencornes9536]

A massive thank you to you for sharing this video - my boyfriend and I went to Iceland this week and because I watched your video we booked the snorkelling in Silfra. He was super not sure about it beforehand but we had the BEST time and we definitely would not have tried it if it wasn't for your video

[@michae8jackson378]

What an experience! So cool! Thanks for your thoughts and prayers y'all. We have water and elec now. Fence is destroyed and roof may have to be replaced. But others have it way worse than us. Keep them in your prayers! Thanks y'all! This is a great way to take our minds off things!

[@FireCracker3240]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning. Your camera did such a great job of capturing the clarity of the water. Being cold and numb would likely be worth it to see something that amazing.

[@Markevans63]

If anything it looked clearer underwater than above! Amazing shots and great laughs with the bloopers at the end! Thanks guys

[@sydneykanter4966]

During my trip to Iceland I did this too! It was an amazing experience that everyone should try if given the chance!

[@amandachristian2750]

I am going to Iceland in 2 weeks and I have this excursion booked!!! I can't wait. I am so excited!!!!

[@taryngilland3159]

This is absolutely beautiful And stunning! ❤️ But a little know trivia, these are not the actual plates. This is an opened up fissure that that is still technically between the two plates, but these walls themselves are not them. The plates are about 7km apart from each other with this giant gorge in between. Nevertheless, it’s still amazingly beautiful and a very “cool” experience!! 😂❤️

[@pranaykakde1331]

Good to know.

[@koogene8739]

What a magical swim 😭😍. And Kara, I really hope to see more "cooking with Kara" session, enjoyed it very much fr. 😍👍👍

[@sercibosvb8341]

Traveling with you guys, through You tube, is the opportunity of knowing rare places. Places I would never go for many reasons. Love you❤

[@cairngirl07]

What an awesome experience! Still can't believe that you don't have more subscribers! You are awesome!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We agree :) Been watching vloggers for years and Kara & Nate are possibly the only one's that we've followed constantly.

[@jennynsumit2547]

181k subscribers and a Shorty award. Yep i saw this coming. Your too Awesome . Love evey video i watch. Congratulations on on your success 💕

[@benec5816]

Now that was a barrel of laughs and great great water views but to outstanding things came out of it was Kara's comment my gloves are so tight I can't work my brain and the other is that you all did the best imitation of the creature from the black Lagoon a very old movie and that's the exact way that he tried to swim down into the water it was awesome thanks heaps keep them coming this is tremendous stay safe ha ha

[@KaraandNate]

hahaha so happy you enjoyed it!!

[@BeingNeiicey]

Beautiful!!! So cool

[@janekincaid8176]

I snorkeled in Silfra two years ago and is still my favorite experience in the world!!! Glad you all liked it just as much as I did! :)

[@SheIsTristine]

I have posted your channel to a national homeschooling group. My family learns so much from your travels. Thank you for all you do!! Your excitement and love for not only each other, but for what you're doing, it's so fun to watch!!

[@roopaliadlakha8294]

You guys are undoubtedly my favourite vloggers! You always come up with great out of the box ideas about your adventures and make it appear so much fun! Love the content!!!! Hope to chance upon you two some day!

[@KaraandNate]

Yay!! Thank you!!! :)

[@leolanoue1995]

People don’t know but there is 8km between those two plates. I’ve been there so I’ve seen it

[@williamcarter361]

Correct, these scuba companies really know how to twist facts lol

[@megan2136]

Been trying to watch these in order but couldn't wait to watch this one!!! so cool!!!

[@bobnease2]

Wow... BEAUTIFUL! And we loved those pseudo smiles!

[@Miacatlover-gq3qd]

I see these videos and how non stop you guys are. Its so amazing. I wish i could do that

[@aswea4aswea48]

I have a huge fear of the water and underneath it so I would never choose to go scuba diving but I was curious about what scuba diving over the beautiful plates so thank you for showing me what it looks and feels like.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Can spot a good video when the time goes fast. This one was finishing and we had to pause to see if it was shorter than usual haha. Getting nice and smooth with those drone shots Nate 🎥

[@KaraandNate]

haha I know that feeling! happy it happened during our vid! :)

[@peteandjordan8503]

Holy cow we've never even heard of this, but now it's 100% on our list!

[@mrsfluffy77]

That was totally amazing! Glad you did it Kara! I would totally do that when I go to Iceland! I love your travel vlogs through Iceland! Can't wait to see more! :D

[@Sheila_TheCraftingFeet]

OMG you guys! That water IS so clear! I L💖VE it!!

[@islt.cheyne8658]

Wow! How clear and beautiful it is!

[@Francine1117]

I really enjoyed watching you guys! It looks beautiful!!!❤️

[@Color-Me-Petty]

Yall!! That opening song is amazing! I just downloaded it on Amazon music. Great visuals, great commentary, and great music. Thanks N&K.

[@dexterdee1979]

I love ur vlogs K&N. Favorite so far - Galapagos adventures, heaven on Earth. (or close 2) It's on my bucket list now :) Ur awesome!

[@hethersettvcprimaryschool9459]

This has been superb with my Year 6 Geography class; it made our learning on tectonic plates a lot more interesting :-)

[@halliepettit7594]

Anyone else laughing at the guy in the background around 1:40 lol he’s hyped!

[@Cudi8118]

I love Kayla and Barrett! Such awesome souls!

[@MammaBear.]

BAHAHAHAHA! Kara trying to explain things while fully suited with her mask on at 3:38! I laughed so hard. It was like Goldie Hawn, in the movie 'The First Wives Club' , after she's had her lips injected. HAHAHA! All four of you look hilarious in your suits. Great video. I loved it. Glad yo all had fun. :)

[@lindat383]

Beautiful! Great video and drone footage. I don't know if I would have braved that cold... so thanks for sharing this experience!

[@aayatmahdi9355]

3 years later.. they did the Antarctic polar plunge xDD. That too without a wetsuit!!! Massive improvement!!

[@malshiraskarmuktapramod8579]

I leave everything whenever your video notification pops!! you both are really inspiring​! the drone shots though 😍

[@sharongalvin8672]

Love your videos. I was in Iceland 3 years ago so have been to some of the places you've visited . I was in the national park too which was awesome.

[@josephmay6454]

I never had a deep desire to travel anywhere until I saw this video

[@JodiJabs]

I am going this in a few weeks. I am so excited!

[@iantroup]

Another amazing fun video - you are so lucky to be able to do all this stuff - well done guy's

[@KaraandNate]

+Ian Troup we are 💜 thank you!

[@kvandy851]

Aww I also did this snorkel in September! Maybe we were there at the same time! It was so hard to paddle in those suits..and the suits were so hard to put on, but so worth it! Just found your channel and I'm hooked. Pretty sure I'm going to eventually watch every single video :) :) I love traveling too (16 countries so far) but you guys are truly dedicated! I can't decide where I want to go next, but watching your videos should help me decide, thanks for the inspiration!

[@xinaxran]

This opening had me crackin' up with someone else walking up on y'all laying down.

[@littlemissgiggles165]

I wish I did this last summer when in Iceland. Need to go back and do that one day

[@Alyssasahleen]

This reminded me of when you all swam between the continental plates.

[@tameshaprivott1164]

Y’all have the most amazing 😉 experiences it looks so fun I have to go .

[@penneyholder3226]

I love your family dynamics.. I hope one day my children will be happy and and live as adventurous as you guys!!

[@michaelmortensen7212]

Hope you four will travel more together! You’re so funny!!!

[@cescatilly]

We’re doing this today!! So excited :) we’re in Iceland for 10 days

[@byggs129]

Hahahahaha!!! Kara looked lika Jim Carrey in Pet Detective 2 when she put on the swim suit 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@maryellenkidd3858]

This has been on my bucket list for a long time! I want to go to Iceland so badly!

[@annavidiyah4942]

I kept on smiling watching you guys snorkling and laughing. You all looked so happy. That was must be quite an experience 👍 Hi from Indonesia 😄

[@EricandAmanda]

Love the drone sequence in the beginning! I giggled watching this fun excursion.

[@dlucas527]

I have seen your video before but I didn’t realize this was you guys. My wife just confirmed it was you. We are from Tennessee and we are KZbinrs also. We travel the world full time also. I want to do this so bad! Really cool! Best wishes! I just shared your video on Facebook with a friend. You guys have so much fun. Keep it up!

[@jcbaily5559]

Beautiful but sort of spooky at the same time....you all are really great....thanks. Take care.

[@niviasuresh1135]

The footage is amazing! Everything looks SO beautiful! :)

[@bulleyes.btp1601]

Snorkeling and wearing dry suits at such great place would be a great experience. I can’t imagine if I scuba dive between continents.

[@justanotherrandomperson180]

well it's not exactly between two continents, I think it's just between two tectonic plates but it's all in iceland

[@ioidt]

very cool laughing penguins!

[@katieparker4502]

Y'all are so silly.. I laughed too much

[@pennyz1071]

That was amazing!! I think it's worth the cold to do this dive/snorkle!!

[@kun0sal1]

You guys are amazing, great video!! Kara seemed more natural at handling the cold though :)

[@Kristina-zt2op]

That is so freaking cool.

[@1beakin]

Such a great video and great editing.

[@Cliffdog01]

You know those scuba scooters you rode on in Mauritius with Blue Safari would be really handy here. For one, you'd have nothing touching the water because of the bubble around your face and two it would be much easier to stay under though you might need some kind of demister for the glass.

[@seciilm1622]

I was thinking what if i take a sip from the water and then Taaa daa! Bingo 😁

[@Shimorikato86]

Kara and Nate be looking like they about to do the Cayo Parico Heist

[@SindyJ37]

What a magical experience! Thank you for sharing ♡

[@adashinstone6850]

EPIC! EPIC!! SO EFFIN' EPIC!!!

[@susanduquette477]

Thank you thank was an amazing video!!!😀🇨🇦

[@donnaschilling7690]

We were in Iceland last summer and did this! Just incredible!!!!!

[@charlottekellas6545]

I got an ad for this video about diving tours for this place

[@emmascholten4253]

Okay now i can add this to my bucket list

[@ch17ly]

The laughs at the end are the best!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SarahandMarek]

The mittens! 🤣

[@acevoyage26]

Continental plates: let me suddenly close in

[@aliciahill2570]

Nate, you said this was probably top 5 experiences of your entire life. You guys have done so much since then. Is this still in the top 5!?

[@addiebarr8492]

We are learning about continental plates right now in school!!!

[@30tabletteralvedon34]

i did this last year. best and coolest thing ever

[@emilyspencer305]

Okay adding this to my Iceland bucket list!! I'm so shocked how cheap it is to go snorkeling there!!

[@alaskangalb]

Does it beat seeing the Northern Lights? Or same?

[@johanna-ir2bx]

I was learning about Plate tectonics and continental drift in class like maybe 1-2 months ago !

[@sandysandy967]

Really like this place in iceland.

[@levonalyanakian1831]

Watching This video made me feel cold 😂

[@vondalennon385]

You four are so much fun!

[@jessiweintz7881]

Oh my godness, I love your videos so much!

[@lisalynn1]

Kara going snorkeling "Is my mouth suppose to be out?"

[@kajferris]

Kara you look absolutely hilarious in your suit. It's so sweet and corny.

[@rachelh930]

I’m diving Silfra this summer, and seeing you both so scared to go into the cold water is making me a little nervous with the cold 🥶