Gateway to Iceland: Reykjavik (“smoky bay”).

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At the Blue Lagoon.

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Yes, you get very wet if you stand here.

Somewhere at the south coast of Iceland.

Fascinating columns of basalt.

More columns of basalt.

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Skogarfoss.

Locals say that this waterfall will literally soak you if you get up close...

I just had to check it out :-)

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Ravi, Andy, Tim, Sylvia, Kristjan's friend, Pius, Robert, Germana, Juergen, Gerrit, Francesco, Gabriella, Adrian, Kristjan, Paola, Ulrike, Doug, Tim, Ganesh, Marcel, Aida, Dieter, Bjarni, Elna, Phil, Jackie, Marta, Menkes.

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Enjoying the hot spring.

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Hikers in the mist.

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What can I say...

Quite amazing.

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Hut 1.

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Trekking pole taking a rest.

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Hut 2.

Bathroom with a view.

1-2-3 jump.

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Do you know where we are?

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Having lunch.

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Hut 3.

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Hut 4.

Lamb chops, and lots of them.

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Gulfoss.

Touching Gulfoss.

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Warming up my hands.

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Layers and layers of ash.

Left North American plate, right Eurasian plate.