29.08.2015 - 30.08.2015
31.08.2015
01.09.2015
In a three-day long search for elves with a final destination Jökulsárlón (a glacial lagoon) we headed South along the Road 1 (The Ring Road). After the long evening drive we parked our small camper at an unknown location, somewhere in the dark, not far from the lights of a small hotel. In the morning we woke up and realized we were about to drink tea in a fairy-tale spot.
Sunny morning in Southern Iceland
Ready for new adventures, we headed towards the trail in the river valley, which led us to a very beautiful secluded hot pot, named Seljavallalaug and built in 1923. The geothermal hot water is flowing down the rocks and inside the pool. This was one of the most pleasurable places we’ve ever visited. The place is surrounded by beautiful nature and amazing rocks.
Seljavallalaug Hot pot in South Iceland
Around Seljavallalaug Hot pot
Around Seljavallalaug Hot pot
On the road to our next stop we met our good old friends, enjoying a peaceful afternoon. :)
Icelandic sheep
Going further South we reached Dyrhólaey – an amazing small peninsula formed by beautiful rock formations, and its most respected inhabitants – different kinds of birdlife. We visited the place mostly hoping to see Atlantic Puffins up close. We heard form from friends that this place, as well as a spot in the Westfjords, is where you can see a lot of the, and even go close to them. This is usually possible during the summer months (June, July, August). Unfortunately, we didn’t have the chance to enjoy there company, but we are going to show you a couple of photos of Puffins from the Westfjords, taken by our friend Tuomo while he was travelling there. You can see how cute they are. Here’s what Tuomo said about them: „Those puffins were really fearless of people, you could walk right next to them“.
Puffins in Westfjords, picture taken by Tuomo Naskali
Puffins in Westfjords, picture taken by Tuomo Naskali
We might have been unable to see any Puffins but there were enough beautiful rocks and a wonderful sunset.
Dyrhólaey, Southern Iceland
Dyrhólaey, Southern Iceland
Dyrhólaey, Southern Iceland
Dyrhólaey, Southern Iceland
Dyrhólaey, Southern Iceland
Dyrhólaey, Southern Iceland
Sunset above Dyrhólaey, Southern Iceland
With the arrival of the sunset we started wondering where we should park our small home. We decided to drive in the evening, so we can get closer to our next destination. That’s when we stumbled upon this unknown small cave.
And more breathtaking sunset moments…
Summer sunset, Southern Iceland
31.08.2015
In the morning we couldn’t believe where we had ended up. The only glaciers we had seen so far were inside magazines, on photos and in films. It’s still hard to believe we have seen something like with our own eyes – this place was amazing and beautiful beyond description…
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Southeastern Iceland
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Southeastern Iceland
On the photos you just saw, as well as on the ones below, you can see the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, located in the southeast Iceland, on the edge of the Vatnajökull national park. The lake has formed as a result of the melting of the glacier and its withdrawal from the Atlantic Ocean.
Local companies offered a ride with an amphibious bus.
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Southeastern Iceland
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Southeastern Iceland
There is nothing better than enjoying a view like that with warm tea and your favorite person. :)
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Southeastern Iceland
Later on we headed back home. We wanted to visit a few more places in the way back. On the road we accidently ran into a new companion for our adventures.
Soon after we saw some really beautiful hills, covered with icy figures. There was a road going in that directions so we decided to give it a try and see if we can get closer. That’s how we found the other glacial lake – Fjallasarlon, which turned out to be even more spectacular. It’s located in a more secluded in and hidden spot and there were a lot less tourists than at the first lake. We didn’t have much time but we figured we’d stay there for a while.
Fjallasarlon Glacier Lagoon
Fjallasarlon Glacier Lagoon
Fjallasarlon Glacier Lagoon
Fjallasarlon Glacier Lagoon
After that we headed to the black waterfall Svartifoss, Vatnajökull National Park. A wild trail takes you to the hidden fall, leading tourists around small waterfalls and elf homes. The way to get there is by foot and it takes around 45 minutes.
The hidden people’s homes (the elves)
The black waterfall, Svartifoss
The black waterfall, Svartifoss
The day was slipping away and we kept driving, looking for a place to park and spend the last night of the trip. Here are a few photos we took along the road.
The last place we visited on journey was the canyon Fjaðrárgljúfur. This was, if not the most beautiful, then one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen, without exaggerating. You can see for yourself on the photos below - when we got there it was already late so we took just a few.
After that we prepared dinner. :)
In the morning we felt like we were in Heaven. The canyon Fjaðrárgljúfur is often called the most beautiful in the world. We don’t know about that but it was definitely the best we’ve seen and one of the most magical places we’ve had the luck to visit. Its formation is the result of thousands of years of erosion due to the melting of glaciers. It’s about 100m high and 2 km long. There is a parking at the beginning, and to get to it you have to drive on a small rocky road coming from the Ring Road, around 300 km from the capital. The best time to visit is definitely during the summer, when you can have a peaceful walk barefoot on the fluffy carpet of thick Icelandic moss. :)
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
*****
Oh, WOW... amazing pictures!!!!!
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