Blue Lagoon

Thought I would try again with some of my photos from last night.

Breakfast and check out of hotel to be on the road again by 8 am. We only have a very brief stop at the farm which was rebuilt in the same spot after Ejjafjallajokull volcano erupted about 30 years ago.

We then head to the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. During warmer months you can actually walk behind the waterfall, but much of it is now iced over. Still a spectacular sight.

Next stop is the new Lava Centre where we watched a film on recent volcano eruptions in ziceland. A couple of the more volatile volcanos are overdue an eruption based on previous experience of them!
We had lunch here too. Loved this sign on the bar.

We then head for the Reykjanes peninsula where we stop at the famous Blue Lagoon where we all go for a dip in the warm/hot mineral rich waters that are in the middle of a black lava field. Amazing!

We also had a silica face mask while we were in the lagoon, plus paddled up to the bar and had a strawberry sparkling wine while floating about. Very civilised and something I would love to get accustomed to.

But sadly all good things must come to an end. Back into the change rooms for another shower (we had to have one before getting in) and then trying to keep some form of decorum in the open space women’s change rooms. Back on the coach and everyone is suitably ‘spa’d happy from our spa experience. We then arrive back in Reykjavik at Hotel Natura where our tour started from at about 5.30. Book into our rooms, farewell Louisa and Simon (who Captn D said looked like a lurch and never smiled the whole trip!). Up into my room to take absolutely everything out of my suitcase plus the carry on bag I had left stored at the hotel Thank goodness someone told me the marvels of rolling clothes to pack them as everything fits easily, without having to expand the zipper area, plus I have very little carry on so that means I may have room for some duty free shopping!
Met D and G in the lobby where we opted out of the hotel’s buffet dinner which is about $60 per person and the only option available for a meal of any sort. Instead we bought a pre packaged sandwich and ate it in the lounge area near reception. Sadly our day has come to an end and it is time to head back to my room to finish packing, update the blog, hot shower and time for bed. We start our long trek home tomorrow afternoon.