With sunrise somewhere south of 9 am, we had time for breakfast before packing up. We could not have asked for a better morning with clear skies and calm winds. We each picked our spot to watch the sun rise over the icy bay. Ice formed around the black rocks that lined the shore while ice floated on the water. Snow capped mountains caught the morning light. We all shot in silence soaking in this magical place. Liza had to drag us away as the sun broke over the mountains. I think we could have easily spent many contemplative hours on this deserted bay.
We had many hours of driving ahead of us and we got to experience the ever changing weather first hand. From sun to rain to sleet back to sun we saw it all. We made a quick lunch stop and also a stop to take photos at another waterfall off the road.
Our late afternoon destination, The Blue Lagoon, was strictly for pleasure with the man made pool enticing us to lounge in hot tub temperature water. A swim up bar serves wine, beer and fruit smoothes. Everyone applied a layer of white mud to their faces as a beauty treatment followed by a moisturizing mask. While not a natural geothermal pool, it was very welcomed by this group of road weary travelers.
A late arrival a the Hotel Holt left some ordering room service while others of us went in search of a bite before retiring. Susan and I found a charming Italian restaurant, Primo, where we split a main course. The food has been surprisingly good in Iceland with fish, lamb and beef offered almost every place we stopped.
Tomorrow: The Golden Circle
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