Saturday, 30 June 2012

Hot Springs

In Varmahlid (means warm mountain side)

At Jarobodin Myvatn

Jarobodin


Blue Lagoon


Hvervellir (hot springs plain)

In Iceland, the cold water comes from the glaciers and the hot water comes from the ground.  There are hot springs all over the country and the Icelandic people love to have a swim, even their public pools are heated geothermically.  There's a distinct sulfur smell to the hot water but it can be very soothing and contains
various minerals not found at home.

Nick and I enjoyed many a dip in a hot spring where we stayed or nearby.  Here are a few photos.  I've already posted some at the Blue Lagoon, but here are some more.

1 comment:

  1. It's like your own private hot spring!! Lucky you-glad you're having a wonderful time:) Anyway- hurry up and come home already!

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