Husavik

The 2 day cruise from Norway to Iceland was calm. For the entire 2 day of the journey, we were wrapped in a thick fog. The ship was cold in the outdoor spaces.

But as we approached the Icelandic coast, the fog slowly lifted. The clouds began to part, revealing streaks of blue sky and golden light dancing across the snow-dusted mountains. The dramatic landscape of Iceland unfolded before us — green hills, rugged cliffs, and the small port town of Husavik.

Iceland’s Diamond Circle — a journey through raw nature, thundering power, and surreal volcanic landscapes.

We began at towering cliffs along the coast, home to nesting puffins. These comical seabirds put on a show as they waddled, flapped, and dove from their rocky perches.

Our next stop was the mighty Ásbyrgi Canyon, a vast horseshoe-shaped gorge steeped in Norse legend. Surrounded by towering rock walls and lush green forest, the silence here was as powerful as the scenery.

Then we reached Dettifoss, the beast of the north. Fed by glacial meltwater, it is Europe’s most powerful waterfall — and it lived up to its name. Mist rose high as the water thundered into the canyon below. As sunlight streamed in, a vibrant rainbow appeared, arching across the chaos — a stunning natural moment.

We continued to the Hverir geothermal field, where the earth hissed and bubbled. Fumaroles pumped out columns of steam, and mud pots churned in sulfur-stained earth, creating a landscape that felt more lunar than earthly.

Just beyond, we paused for a photo stop overlooking the vast, glassy surface of Lake Mývatn. From this high vantage point, we could see the shimmering water framed by dark lava fields and distant volcanic peaks. In the foreground, plumes of steam rose from a geothermal energy plant — part of Iceland’s cutting-edge effort to harness the earth’s heat. Here, hot water and steam drawn from deep underground are converted into clean, renewable power, all while sitting on the edge of one of the country’s most beautiful natural lakes.Читать далее