Day 6 Myvatn to Husavik

We woke up this morning on a mission to fit lots in, including a whale watching trip! We had a little wander aroundAfter a snappy breakfast of the usual (yoghurt, muesli and a dollop of peanut butter for the grown ups and shreddies and milk for the kids) we set off for Dettifoss. The 40 min journey took us through a rocky and barren landscape and by the time we got there the wind had really picked up.

We braced ourselves against the gusts for the short 15 minute hike along a trail through the grey rocks wondering where a giant waterfall could spring from. Then we came across the chasm carved out of the land into which an immense diagonal wall of water thundered. The billowing clouds of spray made it impossible to see the valley floor and the roar was defeaning.

On the return journey the wind blew across 'Wendy' making the driving of a high sided vehicle a bit of a challenge! Simi found the next available whale watching tour and she and the kids set to making lunch whilst we swayed along the road towards Husavik, about an hour and a half away.Read more