Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon

From Reykjavik we headed to the Blue Lagoon. We were sceptical, but it turned out to be fun, though expensive fun. We got 2 mud masks and a free drink each. John had a smoothie and I had a slush, or "crap" as it's called in Icelandic! I saw a couple of kids before me get theirs mixed with 2 flavours so I asked for the same. Yum!

We didn't take any pictures inside the lagoon, mostly because I didn't want to pay $30 for a waterproof camera case. I took some as we left the Lagoon so you can see what the water looks like, and how much lava surrounds it. There is also a huge expansion taking place, which is why the cranes are out there.

Overall the experience was neat. We did, however, see some of the worst of North American tourists. There was a group of men (old enough to know and behave better) who obviously had a lot to drink and decided they were God's gift to the world. They also decided that the Lagoon is a pick-up joint. They made several valiant efforts but left with no new friends. On their way out they managed to offend everyone in the gift store, however. There was a large fleece (as in sheep's fleece) blanket for sale, so one of the men yelled across the store "How much is this?" When one of the salespeople responded with "$140000 ISK" he responded with "How much is that in real money?" What an ass.

Heavy cloud as we head out of Reykjavik

Steam from a large power plant

Welcome!

Leaving the Lagoon, you can see how blue the water is, from silica and other minerals. You can see the construction cranes in the background.

Lots of lava

There is a walking path you can take around this pool

The path that takes you in and out of the Lagoon

The new vehicle, this one is OK for driving in the Highlands. It's a Sportage.