Leaving Rekjavik

This morning we had to be out of the apartment by ten. So, we packed up and headed to the nearest cafe for some breakfast. Before we left the capital, we stopped by a local pond to feed some ducks. I shared some of my bread with a little boy who enjoyed feeding the birds as much as I did. On our way to the airport we stopped at the Blue Lagoon for a swim and sauna. A great end to a great trip.

Myrdalsjökull, Vík, & Eyjafjallajökull

We drove SE again today. First, we passed by the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano that erupted a few years ago. I attached a satellite image of the eruption. Then, we headed to one of Iceland's glaciers, Myrdalsjökull where we were able to walk up close to but, decided not to venture any further in fear of falling in a crevice. Lastly, we drove to the town Vík and walked along the beach. Sadly, this is our last day. Tomorrow we head home in the early evening. However, before our flight we will stop by a well-known hot spring called the Blue Lagoon. It has been fun Iceland and we will miss you.

Hveragerdi & Ölfusdalur

About sixty miles southeast of Rekjavik there is a village named Hveragerdi. Where geysers appear everywhere: on the golf course, in the hills, in town, on farms, and even in a bakery. We purchased some sweet goodies and a loaf of bread that was actually baked and a geothermal oven. It was a beautiful sunny day and we went for a hike up the Ölfusdalur Valley. Following the trail was a river that flowed warm water that was at the temperature of a perfect bath. We ended up shedding our clothes off and took a dip. On our way back to town, we stopped at a farm to pet some Icelandic horses. The horses here are much shorter but, more stout than the horses back home. We even got to see some sheep, which is uncommon this time of year because they are kept in a barn during wintry days. Later, we grabbed a pizza and a beer. When we arrived back into the city, we did some more shopping and Gabbie bought a warm sweater. For me, it was the best day, so far.