IJslandSuðurnesKleifarvatn63°55’48” N 21°59’39” W
9 juli 2022, IJsland ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Out of no where there was another lake, though less blue the cliffs leading down to it and the windy road were reminiscent of the PCH.
IJslandVesturlandStafholtstungur64°41’16” N 21°35’37” W
9 juli 2022, IJsland ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
After a stop for lunch and scenic drive through the Icelandic country side, the sky tried to clear the rain as we arrived at Hótel Varmaland just in time for happy hour.
IJslandVesturlandBorgarbyggðDeildartunguhver64°39’49” N 21°24’35” W
9 juli 2022, IJsland ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Our 3rd hot spring of the days brings us to Krauma, a spa fed by Deildartunguhver, the fastest hot spring in Europe inside a beautiful mountain valley. This one we will be indulging in post meal.Meer informatie
IJslandVesturlandBorgarbyggðDeildartunguhver64°39’52” N 21°24’39” W
9 juli 2022, IJsland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
6 Pools of different temperatures, 2 saunas, 1 relaxation room, and the never ending fight to stay awake… A fitting way to end day 1
IJslandVesturlandSodulsholtRauðamelur64°51’31” N 22°22’5” W
10 juli 2022, IJsland ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Our first stop today found us in the country side with sharp cliffs rising out of the hill.
IJslandVesturlandRjúkandafoss64°53’43” N 22°20’24” W
10 juli 2022, IJsland ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
2 km dirt road past the cliffs we found our first, and only, private attraction of the day with the only other tourist being a family of sheep. The hike through a moss covered lava field and rollingMeer informatie
IJslandVesturlandGrundarfjörðurKirkjufellsfoss64°55’36” N 23°18’47” W
10 juli 2022, IJsland ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Out of nowhere arose this pointy peak opposite a majestic waterfall. Despite the crowded parking area and cloudy skies, we were still able to get amazing photos
IJslandVesturlandÓlafsvík64°53’39” N 23°42’16” W
10 juli 2022, IJsland ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Unscheduled stops were aplenty as sights appeared out of nowhere and fuel the car and people yielded many more unsuspecting views
IJslandVesturlandSaxhólar64°51’7” N 23°55’39” W
10 juli 2022, IJsland ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Our first stop within Snæfellsjökull National Park was a crater left from a volcanic eruption and subsequent lava fields. And steep yet short hike up for a quick view.
IJslandVesturlandPurkhóll64°44’53” N 23°49’5” W
10 juli 2022, IJsland ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
The first tour of the trip was awesome, bringing us some 35+ meters below the surface into a lava cave formed from an eruption 8000 years ago. Home to a half troll/half human, the colors and uniqueMeer informatie
