First, we strolled around Thingvellir which "housed" (outdoors) the Icelandic parliament for a thousand years.
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Curves formed by lava flows |
The Law Rock where Iceland was ruled for a thousand years |
The trolls at play |
A church overlooks the stream from the Thingvellir lake |
Gunnar explains the history of the Althing, or Icelandic parliament |
Waterfalls flow into the drowning pool where women were drowned for their misdeeds |
The valley below the amphitheater of the Law Rock |
The clear blue waters below the bridge |
Our final 4.5 mi hike was to the Glymur waterfall. At 200 m, it is Iceland's tallest waterfall. It didn't rain!!!
After the hike, we drove back down to Reykjavík, where we had a nice farewell dinner. The next day, we soaked in the hot water of the Blue Lagoon before flying home. I didn't bring my camera, so please follow the link for pictures.
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An abandoned farmhouse on the way to Glymur falls |
The hikers set off for their last hike |
Heather abounds |
Lori above the valley shaped by glaciers |
The gorge leading up to the falls; note the log bridge we will be crossing |
And there goes Lori! |
Yes, it really is as steep as it looks |
A circular and tilted stack of basalt columns |
Robert waves while Charlie adjusts his boot |
The Glymur falls at 200 m are the tallest falls in Iceland |
Lori climbing to the top of the falls |
Lori and Kathryn near the top |
Dana and Gunnar sport their Wilderness Travel t-shirts |
The top of the falls |
Robert contemplates life, the universe, and everything while Lori and Gunnar discuss the horrible season that the Giants have been having |
Melanie leads the charge |
Moments after crossing the river |
Lori is smiling because she is wearing my waterproof socks |
Lori above the falls |
The venerable hikers make their final descent |
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