Return to Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon

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Return to Reykjavik, and the Blue Lagoon

We drove back through Reykjavik, stopping for lunch at Tiu Dropar and some last minute souvenirs, before moving on to the Blue Lagoon near the airport.  We checked into Gistihusid Blaa Lonid (room #21).

The Blue Lagoon is at the Svartsengi power plant–where mineral laden water is pumped from 1 1/4 miles beneath the earth at 470 degrees Fahrenheit. As it passes off, it’s cooled to 158 degrees with silica which is known to cure psoriasis. The hotel is situated in a lava field, a moon-like area and surrounded by steaming, industrial smoke stacks.

Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Blue Lagoon, Iceland

We spent a happy couple of hours squatting in the 3 1/2 feet deep blue water with the powdery silted bottom. It was warm and a funny sensation vs. the cold air on your face.

Early in the a.m., we were to be on to Ireland, via London. Good night Iceland…thanks!  What an odd and wonderful place. As Bryan said about Iceland, “No one is going to believe this.”