Svinafellsjokull Glacier

Same planet, different world. South Iceland

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September 10th 2013
On Day 3 we woke up near Vik and headed for the black sand beaches (which that area is famous for). There are usually puffins in the area but they had already migrated for the winter. So we enjoyed the view, decided against the swim, and moved on. We began our trek East where we drove through "the black desert" which is almost alien in its appearance, smooth black rocks and sand covered in a so ... read more

Europe » Iceland » South

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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