During the night the skies cleared, but while we were eating breakfast, the clouds rushed in and it started to rain. Fortunately, the rain cleared while we were trying to figure out our next stop. We went for a short hike in the hills behind the hotel (it turns out there are miles of interconnecting trails). We are on the southern coast of Iceland which has spectacular waterfalls. Our first stop was Seljalandsfoss. I walked behind the falls and got a little wet, while Deb stayed dry. There were several other falls in the same area. By 1:00, we stopped for lunch, waiting an extra hour in the hopes that we would not be the first ones there. We were not disappointed, our little lunch stop was half full. I had the Volcano Soup which is their “signature” dish with a Viking Bjor (beer). Deb had Creme of Asparagus.
Back in the car, our next stop is the hotel, but unfortunately, it is about half a mile away. We had to do something, not to be the first ones checking into the hotel. So we decide to steal one of tomorrow’s adventures. It was only about five miles away. Skógafoss ís one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland (62 meters tall, 25 meters wide). Not only can you walk to the base, you can also climb 527 steps to see it from the top, which for all the effort, is not particularly interesting; however the trail extends up the river with some lovely little falls and some spectacular views. All in all, the steps were well worth it.
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| Our hotel, note the glacier in the background. |
By the time we were done, we could check into the hotel…we were the first ones to check in, of course! We carefully chose our dinner reservation, a lingered in the room an extra half hour before going to the bar. Yeah, we were not the first. We didn’t even get to sit by the window! I feel so cosmopolitan!
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