Superb send-off with dinner at Pearson with Larry and Robin. Question - why would you have to go through security on arrival at destination - full on, disposal of liquids, laotop and shoe inspections etc. all just to get out of arrivals and into the terminal - odd?
On the ground, we loaded up our black Ford Explorer and proceeded to go in circles - just to orient ourselves of course. Across some moonscapes and on into the Blue Lagoon for a few hours of post-flight soaking - ahhhhhh!
Dirt is black, everywhere, roads and not far beneath whatever vegetation has taken hold, the volcanic nature of Iceland reveals itself. But seismic activity doesn't explain a whole new definition of washboardy roads - thank god it´s a rental. Lots of impressive surf alongside the route too. Geothermal is very real here, we visited an electricity plant set in the midst of a landscape literally boiling and steaming.
As we have been awake for most of the last 39 hours, we were thrilled to roll into our hotel, sip a beer and enjoy an excellent meal (seafood and lamb of course) at the Leirubakki hotel in the foothills of the mountains. Further off the beaten path tomorrow as we head 'behind the mountains´.
On the ground, we loaded up our black Ford Explorer and proceeded to go in circles - just to orient ourselves of course. Across some moonscapes and on into the Blue Lagoon for a few hours of post-flight soaking - ahhhhhh!
Dirt is black, everywhere, roads and not far beneath whatever vegetation has taken hold, the volcanic nature of Iceland reveals itself. But seismic activity doesn't explain a whole new definition of washboardy roads - thank god it´s a rental. Lots of impressive surf alongside the route too. Geothermal is very real here, we visited an electricity plant set in the midst of a landscape literally boiling and steaming.
As we have been awake for most of the last 39 hours, we were thrilled to roll into our hotel, sip a beer and enjoy an excellent meal (seafood and lamb of course) at the Leirubakki hotel in the foothills of the mountains. Further off the beaten path tomorrow as we head 'behind the mountains´.
Interesting question re:security at Pearson. 39 hours - Yikes and you were driving, but I guess washboard roads kept you awake. Glad to hear that the Blue Lagoon was a reality..anyone have crispy hair?.. LUv you guys, Robin
ReplyDeleteBehind the mountains... or in them? Blair, don't forget to bring back some dinosaur eggs when you get to the centre of the earth.
ReplyDeleteOh those clever Icelanders: they appreciate the dual functionality of car travel and muscle core building!
ReplyDeleteHope you're resting well and get a nice hike in today.
Lynn