Upper Falls

Reykjavik Day 2 Part 2

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June 3rd 2017
We continued our "Golden Circle" tour by visiting a magnificent waterfall called Gullfoss. It cascades about 300 ft. into a gorge created by the tectonic rift. We have seen higher waterfalls and waterfalls with more volume but nothing as dramatic as this double cascade! Our next stop was a working farm which has turned itself into a tourist destination. We were hosted by Hetla the great great g ... read more

Europe » Iceland

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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