B - Kerio Volcanic Crater

Power, Vikings and Bjork

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March 20th 2008
Iceland was probably colonised on a dare. Literally, the only things there are volcanic rocks covered by ice. Actually, it's more like ICE. Well, that's the way it seems as you fly into the capital city Reykjavik. Placed directly above The Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is literally one gigantic lava field - well, a pretty cold lava field. The first day that we were there we checked into our h ... read more

Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík

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Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland ... ... read more