We went for a swim/bath in a hot spring pool located in a very active geothermal area in Iceland. The pool is surrounded by geysers and was constructed in 1891, it's the oldest in Iceland.
It was wonderfully relaxing, we've been twice to the Blue Lagoon,on previous trips. It's now almost too popular, partially because it's located very close to the Keflavik International Airport. A calmer, natural hot spring pool fit the bill today.
We also had lunch at a cafe where tomatoes are grown with the help of geothermal energy and water. The tomato soup was really delicious.
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@joansmor So are we! We're back on the South Shore of Massachusetts tomorrow night, but we will be back to Iceland and the Hotel Rangá as well, it's amazing. This country is a photographer's dream. xx
Do you have any idea how you fared from the storm. Over 1/2 million homes and business in Maine were without electricity. It will be a while before everyone gets power back.
@joansmor We just heard from T's sister in Newton, NH, she's out of power still. My sister in law just sent a text saying we had terrible night of wind( their house is next to ours through the woods) but no loss of power.They are taking care of Raspberry (who we miss terribly!!!) and they just sent us a photo of her on my brother's shoulder like in my profile photo.
@aglennc That's the steam from the erupting geysers, 212 F straight from the earth! They cool the water down in the pool to body temperature. It was lovely and relaxing.
@berelaxed Of course1 If I had just been halfway alert when I saw and read your commentary..... Geez! We've been to Yellowstone often enough -- I should have know. Oh well! It's still a foggy appearance as when we get the coastal fog here.
@aglennc No worries xx I've been to Yellowstone as well, back in the 70s, but this is really something...geysers popping up all over and brilliant harnessing of the geothermal energy for all the heating and to grow tomatoes and vegetables with hydroponic techniques. We ate a a cafe/greenhouse filled with tomato plants, enjoying their delicious tomato soup. Iceland is like nothing else I have seen, it's fantastic and so are the people and their excellent tourist culture.The only downside is that it has become too popular, way more tourists since our last trip here in 2009.
