Waterfalls and Geysers

Driving from the Western peninsula we went up to the famous Lava falls. The water flows out under the lava and makes a magical little waterfall. Size doesn't always matter. Adjacent was another waterfall, the Barnar or Children's falls where the is a natural stone bridge. Several young children lost their life at this spot.

We couldn't cross the mountain due to snow so had to retrace our steps and go almost into Reykjavik to join the Golden Ring to visit a series of places. We saw Pingvellir where the tectonic plates of Europe and America clash. All was quiet during our visit. It is also the home of the first democratic parliament. One of the special sites was seeing giant brown trout swimming upstream to spawn.

WE went on to Geyser the one that gave us the word. It is quiet thesedays but a short walk away is Strokkur that blows its top regularly. A good nickname! Can you suggest anyone?

The Lava Falls

Too icy to sit

Gail at the Children's Falls. Step carefully on those icy boards!

Strokkur blowing its top

Gail and Rob at Gulfoss top of falls

Ice above and below from the frozen spray

The power of Gulfoss