Lava flows

Today I am pedalling along the south coast of the Snaefellsjökull peninsula. The end of the peninsula is a national park (which will be for tomorrow). I start with a visit to the shore to watch the seals. Its not hard to find them. Next comes a mineral spring - which rather disappointingly is a tap. I dutifully taste it (no one else is around, so it is rapidly spat out).
Today I also find a big waterfall over basalt columns, and many impressive lava fields. Brimming over a mountain ridge and cascading into the valley. They are covered in a pale and delicate grey green moss- which we are not supposed to disturb or trample upon as it is very fragile.Læs mere