ICELAND

Day 3

By Alex Hyyti

July 16^th, 2016

the one with the troll hole

Unfortunately, camping on the cliff next to Haifoss ended early in the morning as severe winds picked up, caving in the tents around us. While holding onto everything at all times, we managed to pack up our gear and make it back to the car before anything was lost or damaged. After the abrupt wake up call, sitting in the car warming up for a few was a necessity before getting back on the road.

talk to the locals

As is turns out, the locals are more than willing to direct you towards some of the more hidden, unknown gems scattered around the country. With so many waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes, not all of it makes it into the maps or guidebooks. The only way to find them is to get directions from the locals at the Hrauneyjar Guest House who will sit down with you over a delicious lamb soup and point you to the nearest waterfall.

Sigölduvirkjun

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þríhyrningur

After being blocked off from getting to Landmannalaugar, we decided to take a detour on F210 northeast into the middle of the country to see what we can find. The road quickly turned from pavement to gravel, gravel to dirt, and from dirt into river bed. We did manage to find what seemed to be an abandoned viking village, a troll hole, and few waterfalls to overlook as we wondered about and made lunch.

icelandic horses

Traveling through the backwoods of the country will make you inadvertently drive through “private” property as you follow seemingly public roads on the map. On our way to find a campsite, we got stuck by a farmers fence that was keeping horses in check. As we approached the gate and contemplated what to do, a pack of horses got spooked, followed in line together, and began to circle our car. Only after five minutes and a small standoff with the property owner did he open the gate and let us on our way.

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