Fording Streams

These pictures show a series of fording streams with various vehicles. For those of us accustomed to things like bridges over streams, this is certainly exciting.

This sign is a sure warning that the road ahead is a bit unusual!!

 

The view here is from inside the bus.

 

The stalled vehicle in the background is another indication to be cautious.

Even with a professional driver and a 4 wheel drive vehicle, there are times when experience says maybe the prudent decision is to turn around. Our journey toward the famous Laki volcano ended at such a stream:

 

It was raining - heavily - and the road looked at best like this.

 

We crossed some streams  .....

 

 ..... and more streams

 

and then we came to lots of water......

 

Amy is an expert on volcanoes and rocks --- so she looks to Solveig for a decision on roads and water, especially when they are combined ......

 

Solveig studies the situation
When the water came up too high above her knees, Solveig decided that we should visit Laki next time we visit Iceland. Other drivers at the edge made the same decision. We all agreed with her that our safety was paramount. There were larger and taller vehicles that were able to cross.

The water in this river comes not only from rainfall, but also from under the glaciers. There is always the chance that unusually high water in the river over the normally passable road could be due to geothermal heating, as in minor volcanic eruptions. It is best not to venture across when the return could be blocked in a few hours with even higher water. None of wanted to walk through that icy stream like she did.

We were able to spend more time viewing a glacier later that day...warmer and dry. Details later...

Bob and Joyce Iceland Page
Iceland Guest Book
Bob and Joyce Home