FriFotos time! This week’s theme is “STONE” so I chose some of my favorite Icelandic formations.
On these first photos, I am at a volcanic ash beach located in Vik, southern coast. It almost seems as if a sculptor simply carved into the rock, but this “stepped stone hill” of sorts and surrounding formations were chiseled and smoothed out by lava flow. Fascinating!
Many great “stones” or rocks can be found all over Iceland, though. Below, volcanic rocks (and some smothered in covered with silica mud) at the Blue Lagoon. White remnants of a silica mud facial mask can be found on my face:
I love Iceland as a whole, though–not just the scenes from these pictures. I found all Icelandic landscapes to be so fascinating, all throughout the country and just so different from the rest of Europe! I actually felt as if I had landed on a different planet. And Icelandic people? Some of the friendliest I have ever encountered in my world travels. Ahhh, can’t wait to go back! =) My first and only visit was a week-long stopover in December 2009.
Some great shots of Iceland it looks a really interesting country to visit, definitely need to get there!
it’s like a completely different planet, Alex. Incredibly fascinating, alien, yet gorgeous landscapes. Definitely go visit! I can’t wait to go back myself
Awesome pics. I hear a lot of good things about Iceland. It’s officially on the bucket list!
you should definitely go to Iceland! The scenery is simply stunning. I can’t wait to go back myself.
Wonderful shots – definitely going to help me plan my time in Iceland!
Glad they inspired you! You can find more information and recommended tours around Iceland right here: https://www.latinabroad.com/2011/07/iceland-travel-couchsurfing-and-hitchhiking-by-the-arctic/