River crossing

Iceland Day 7

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August 2nd 2014
I think we can describe today as river deep, mountain high, plenty of both and a distinct lack of bridges. And it’s been a long day on the road over 7 hours. We started out this morning heading the same way as yesterday planning to go and visit a lake and then go on to the hotel. However, that got aborted as we watched a lorry go through one of the fords that we needed to go through and decided ... read more

Europe » Iceland » South » Hvolsvollur

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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