Roxy and Linda's Trip to Iceland
Day
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Höfn to Vik - glaciers
................... 279km (167 mi)
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Boat
tours on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. They load on
land, drive into the lagoon ...
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and motor through the icebergs breaking off the glacier. The lagoon
covers 7 square miles and is 800 feet deep in spots. Saltwater backing
up the river prevents the lagoon from freezing.
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It
was quite windy! It was a chilly walk out and a warm wind assisted the
walk back. We could actually feel the warmth of the sun.
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We
had a great time walking, looking at the many shapes, sizes and colors
of the icebergs. And the sun was shining!
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So
many photo opps!
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At
Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon we walked closer to the glacial tongue.
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This
was a shorter walk in Skaftafell National Park.
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One
of the many glaciers we saw today. The scenery was spectacular, so happy
the sun was out!
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This
is the Diamond Beach. Icebergs from the lagoon float down the river
and wash up on the black sand beach of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Thank
you Linda and Roxy for sharing your adventure with us ... we loved our
trip to Iceland with our professional tour guides. I hope your brought
us back an iceberg.
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