Landmannalaugar
| One of Iceland's most special natural attractions, Landmannalaugar, lies nestling in a valley bounded by colorful, steep hills of rhyolite. Vegetation of various types has managed to gain a foothold around this oasis in what is otherwise a barren area. Hot and cold springs bubble up from under the edge of the Laughraun lava, mixing to form a warm spring that is popular with holidaymakers for relaxing in and washing off the dust of a days' traveling. God was not stingy with the palette when Landmannalaugar: there is a great variety of color to delight the eye. Landmannalaugar was declared a protected area in 1979, forming part of the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. |
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 This sign is a sure warning that the road ahead is a bit unusual!!
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The view here is from inside the bus. |
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Solveig assures that the swimming is excellent in the nearby hot springs, |
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Showers and toilets as well as kitchen facilities are all available, but no hotel rooms. |
Very large rocks are abundant and serve well to keep the tents from flying away when (not if) the wind starts blowing, |
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