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332 km
67:45 h
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August 10, 2023
Start this morning at 5°C and stormy, rainy weather. Around the next hilltop then already without rain. At first, as expected, we shared the paths in the gorge with many others. In the end there were fewer and fewer, probably because the buses had to leave again or the historical sites were visited
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August 9, 2023
Another short evening walk to the crater Kerið. The area around Selfoss is still strongly characterized by active volcanoes and hot springs are bubbling everywhere. These are used immediately for the hot water supply and heating of the holiday homes.
"Kerið, a volcanic crater lake in the Grímsnes region
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August 7, 2023
The area east of Mývatn feels like the forecourt of hell. Bubbling mud pots, clouds of steam and an extreme stench of sulfur dominate the area. A warning is given before leaving the paths. The earth's crust is thin and underneath it gets hot. As a contrast I tricked in a picture of the crater lake V
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August 4, 2023
There are 2 seal colonies to watch on the Vatsnes Peninsula. One on the east side by the troll rock Hvítserkur and the other on the west side by Illugastadir. We left the east side in bright sunshine and arrived in the west 4x4 in fog at 8°C. Hence the route and speed.
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August 11, 2023
The lake, hot and sulphurous, is not mentioned in any guide book. Easy to reach. And a magnificent landscape! We've only seen it steaming from Seltún. I have included pictures of Seltún. Is exactly opposite.
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