Approaching the port
In the fjord
Today's tour is called "Jewel of the North". First stop was the Skutustathagigar along the south shore of Lake Myvatn. This is an area of "pseuso-craters", which means they were formed by steam explosions, not meteors. It took an hour to get here from Reykjavik.
A view of Lake Myvatn
Another view
The information board, I usually don't post these, but this gives you a good look at what the craters look like. From the ground, they look just like hills. We were along the road on the southern edge of the lake.
The second stop was Dimmuborgir. It is an area of rock formations formed about 2300 years ago when lava pooled over a small lake. I had read that the astronauts trained n this area before the moon landings because it was so desolate and rocky. There are walking paths all through it now.
Lava tube
Rocky ground
Lava formation
Fe and I at the overlook. You can tell I am enjoying the buffet.
The Namafjall Geothermal Area was the next stop. Our guide said it was where the magma came closest to the surface of the earth, which causes mud pots to form. The minerals in the area caused a reddish color and it reeked of sulfur.
The steam and fumaroles
Mountains in the background
I think Gothafoss Falls are the most famous in the country. It was my favorite stop on the tour.
The falls
Rapids downstream from the falls
Another view of the rapids
Another view
After this, it was back to the ship for departure--no time to explore the town. We did see this though:
Our guide said that this was done to help depression during the 2008-09 financial crisis.
Shipspeak: Stowage - the amount of room for storing materials aboard a ship.
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