July 14 - Reykjanes Peninsula: Had a latish start today given what we wanted to do. So out of here about 8:30 or so. Drove to the Reykjanes Peninsula for the day. First stop was Kleifarvatn, a beautiful and big lake. Went to the shore and then to a lookout above off the road. Then to the Seltún Geothermal Area. Lots of bubbling water and rotten egg smells. Good trails and boardwalks to see all of the different areas.
Drove to the town of Grindavik for a lovely lunch at Bryggjan along the harbour. Had lobster soup and a salmon/egg sandwich followed by a shared chocolate cake with whipped cream. Expensive but good food.
Went to the Blue Lagoon to look at the pools but not to soak. So, there is a trail around white/blue water pools. Nice, but no need to join the crowds in the paid area. Could see the geothermal plant nearby.
Onward to another geothermal area - Gunnuhver Geothermal Area. Huge steam venting and hot water spraying upward. Next to the Reykjanes Lighthouse and out to the coastline for views all along and of Valahnukur Mountain. Big soaring rocks coming out of the ocean. Basalt pieces along the shore.
Got back to Reykjavik around 5:30. Did computer/images stuff before going out for dinner. Went out about 7:30 to Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur for lamb hotdogs. Street stand. “The” place for these in Iceland. Actually very good. Then a walk around the harbour to Valdis for carrot cake gelato (Donna rum coconut, Jeff marzipan). Back to the abode at 9:30 to tidy up and head for bed.
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