Iceland 2022 Part 1

Kerid Volcanic Crater Lake is a 3000 year old volcanic crater lake that is part of the Golden Circle

After France we stopped in Iceland for a short visit.  We were fortunate to connect with a wonderful guide Erla Ruth. She showed us amazing parts of her country and gave us an increased appreciation for what Iceland has to offer.

Tom, Erla and myself in Reykjanesbaer-Rjarovik

Homes in this area traditionally had walls of straw.  This was part of an exhibit

Another example of the old style homes from this area

The Saga Museum gave us an overview of the Viking history.

Driving along in Hafnarfjordur

The sights were breathtaking

This picture was taken in Garoabaer

We spent one evening hoping to see the aurora borealis.  My camera did a better job than my eyes in picking up this faint line.  I'll need to return for another try.

Hraunfossar waterfalls consist of countless springs of clear water that emerge from under the edge of the lava field Hallmundarhraun and flow into a river.

The views were captivating and diverse

We drove through Reykholt

Snow, glaciers and plenty of flowing rivers

Reykholt has a small scale geothermal plant..  The steam and heat coming out of the ground is intense.

In spite of my troubling knee, we managed to walk or hike to a variety of rivers.  This was in Borgarnes.

River in Borgarnes

I was overwhelmed by scenery unlike anything I'd ever seen before.

Thingvellir National Park

We did some hiking in Thingvellir National Park

Waterfalll at Blaskogabyggo

Another view of Blaskogabyggo waterfalls and river