I still can’t make up my mind which waterfall in Iceland was my favorite. Each was uniquely fantastic, but I did notice something in common about the 3 waterfalls I was able to see. They were all broad! Faxi “Faxi is a small but broad waterfall along the Tungufljót in an area of broad, flat…
I ended 2016 with jaw surgery to correct my bite. The doctors took bone from my hip and used it for bone grafting in my jaw, and in the roof of my mouth. Needless to say, I didn’t get around much in January because ice and crutches don’t mix. Despite 2017 beginning slow I had…
Oration MMXVII – A music festival giving me the perfect opportunity to see Iceland! If I had a single photo from the festival that was good, I’d share. The fact is, I am not good at taking photos of bands live. Normally, I try my best to enjoy the moment and the music. Instead, I…
Þingvellir National Park The Golden Circle Iceland has so many wondrous natural features!Waterfalls, mountains, glaciers, fjords, lava fields, volcanoes, and many other active geothermal features like hot springs and geysers.Many tourists (including us) do the “Golden Circle” which has three main features Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss (so many people at these attractions, even in February).Of course…
Mývatn Region, Iceland NámafjallHverir Historical Notes“Námafjall is a high temperature geothermal area with fumaroles and mud pots. At a depth of 1000m, the temperature is above 200°C. Along with steam comes fumarole gas, such as hydrogen sulfide which is responsible for the characteristic hot spring smell in these areas. The hot springs produce considerable sulphur deposits.…