Flúdir

Monday Oct 3
Leaving Vik, we stopped at Reynisfjara one more time to see the huge, pounding surf and snap a shot on the rocks.

At the Eyjafjallajökull (pronounced ay-ya-fiat-la-yo-gootl) Visitors Center we watched a documentary film about the volcano's 2010 eruption which disrupted European air traffic. Seeing a local farming family deal with the disaster gave us insight into the Icelandic psyche. Perhaps we can reflect some of this spirit as hurricane Matthew roars toward our home.

We we are staying at Laugarás, not far from Flúdir and the Secret Lagoon - Gamia Laugin. Our hot pot professional, Bill, gives the OK, and in we go for a soak. Surrounded by boiling pools and small geysers, this large pool is delightful, with varying temperatures throughout for your perfect spot!

In Flúdir and the surrounding area, 80% of the vegetables in Iceland are grown. Huge greenhouses, glowing orange at night, are filled with tomatoes and lettuces, and the fields are full of cabbages. We also found a fun phot op and an Ethiopian restaurant - one of the only two restaurants in town!