Hraunfossar

This is the beginning of our final day. We had planned to visit a couple of falls, this being one, then a bit of time in Reykjavik before retiring to the Blue Lagoon. But one of the birds suggested we take another stab at Gullfoss, thus adios Reykjavik. For those of you who have been paying attention, these falls may remind you of Plitvice Lakes in Croatia.

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March 5th 2018
May as well admit it now, no Northern Lights. During the week before we arrived there was considerable solar activity and thus extensive Northern Lights. However, it was stormy the entire time so no one in Iceland saw anything. We had very good weather, at least in terms of storms, and very few clouds after the first day, but no solar activity to speak of-thus no lighting of the atmosphere. Oh wel ... read more

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