Two weeks in another world
This huge crater along Route 54, just as you turn west onto the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is a landmark for miles around. It is the largest volcanic crater along the rift, and probably erupted 5-6000 years ago. The lava fields surrouding the crater are of two types — The older expanse is pahoehoe lava, while the […]
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A small waterfall that is visible from the road outside of Borgarnes
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Along the very western edge of the Snaefellsnes peninsula is a field of volcanic craters and lava flows. The road cuts through the lava, with some interesting formations.
Read MoreI’ll be the first one to tell you that I hate yogurt. I loathe the stuff. It’s right up there with oatmeal and raisins and lutefisk. I don’t even like frozen yogurt, which purports to be sweet and ice-cream like. I cannot remember the last time I voluntarily ate the stuff.
Read MoreSnafellsness Peninsula Skoggafoss, Eldborg, Gerduborg, SOuth shore, Arnarstapi, Snaefellsnesjokeull, Hellnar coast, Caves, Saxholl, Kirkjufellsfoss, Kirkjufell, Beserkerhruan, Bharnarhofn The western peninsula is often called “Iceland in Miniature” — glaciers, waterfalls, lava flows, rivers, farms, volcanoes, you name it, it’s here on Snaefellsnes. I was particularly looking forward to it, as it’s the location for my favorite […]
Read MoreI think it’s just polite to try to learn a few words in the language of the country you’re visiting. You don’t need to speak fluently, and you’ll probably mangle the few words you know, but learning just a few — please, thank you, hello — is nice. I hate seeing people just start talking […]
Read MoreWant to learn a little Icelandic? You don’t actually need it in Iceland, everyone speaks perfect English, but it’s fun to try just a bit.
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A lovely secluded and moss-covered glen near the waterfall Glanni, amidst the Grábrókarhraun lava field.
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The rough frozen sea of aa lava flowed 3600-4000 years ago from the nearby volcanic craters.
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A small, gentle waterfall on the Norðurá river near the small town of Bifrost.
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