Day 20 - Fossatun to Vik

It was really cold this morning, about 3 degrees with misty rain.  There was a hardy Swedish family eating breakfast outside at their table and chairs as we left. 

We headed south as the weather looked good on the coast, intending to stop in Vik, as B wanted another go at puffins.  

It was a pretty drive, and the wind was wicked cold here when we stopped for photos.

We stopped at Bruarfoss, an amazingly blue waterfall that we had loved on our last trip.  It was HEAVING with people and some of the area was closed off in an attempt to re-grass it.  Still beautiful, and I think my favourite.

Bruarfoss

We continued south with the weather improving, and stopped at Geysir, again, heaving with tour buses as it's on the ring road, and part of the "golden circle" of tourists attractions. It's ok, but nothing to rave about.  The best bit is a geyser that erupts in a large plume of water every 5-10 minutes.  We managed to catch that on camera as the water bubble bursts upward.

Not the main event, but still pongy

Lovely weather further south

We stopped at Dyrholaey for puffins ...... all gone.  Only about 3 left that we saw. They have parted ways and headed out to sea.

Below is the view from Dyrholaey looking towards Reynisfjara Beach, you can see how quickly the sea floor drops away. Just 4 days ago, a 9 year old girl was swept away and drowned.  Her father and sister were also swept into the sea but managed to make it back to shore. There are big signs on the beach warning about sneaker waves and a traffic light system indicating the risk on the day, and this particular day it was yellow. So tragic and so avoidable.  Now of course there are calls to "do more" but honestly, if people ignore the signs that are already there ...... 

Looking towards Reynisfjara beach at the very end

Puffin-less Dyrholaey 


We camped at Vik for the night.


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