A stranger in travelling must always have a 'guide,' and if he does go equipped for a good journey and intends to make good speed, he wants as many as six horses; one for himself, one for the guide, one for the luggage, and three relay horses.

Then when one set of horses are tired the saddles are exchanged to the others.

The relay horses are tied together and are either led or driven before the others.

A tent is often carried, unless a traveller chooses to chance it for his lodgings.

Such an article as an hotel is not kept in Iceland out of the capital.