Called the "biggest little city," Reykjavik and its suburbs are home to 180,000 people, more than half the country's population. Its aptly chosen name means "smoky bay," and it is the site where Iceland's first settler, Ingolfur Arnorson, built a farm in AD 874. This morning, join us for a visit to the iconic Blue Lagoon, Iceland's best-known hot spring, where locals and visitors alike enjoy the healing waters and mineral-rich mud of this man-made oasis in the midst of a lava field. You'll have the chance to relax lagoon-side and take a dip in the healing waters.
After lunch on your own, enjoy leisure time in Reykjavik. Perhaps you'll view the ancient Saga manuscripts at the Culture House, or relax in one of the city's many coffeehouses. Other worthwhile stops include soaring, modern Hallgrimskirkja Church; the old town center, bordered by Tjorn pond; the Parliament building; the Cathedral; and the harbor, where black-and-red whaling vessels remain as relics of the whaling industry.
Tonight we'll enjoy a Farewell Dinner at our hotel with our fellow travelers.
This morning we enjoyed a nice soak in the iconic Blue Lagoon, not far from Reykjavik, replete with mud baths from the whitish, silt-like mud that is found in this huge pool of geothermally heated water. Jan and I do love our natural hot springs, and we have gotten in three relaxing soaks on this trip.
Jan went with the gang to the National Museum in the afternoon while I stayed at the hotel and enjoyed some quiet time.
Well, it flew by, as vacations are wont to do, but we had a grand time. We had an excellent guide to show us his incredible country, and a wonderful group of fellow travelers. We had a farewell dinner at our hotel in Reykjavik to cap things off. Beggie talked with his hands, we laughed, we said our goodbyes. Thank you all for a great experience!
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