Saturday, 3 November 2012
The final day...
When we awoke it was 'oh so quiet' and the weather had taken a turn for the better. This meant that at 6.30am we got a call to say we could do the Golden Circle tour consisting of standing on the join of the American and Eurasian seismic plates, Gullfoss waterfall, some proper geysers and to the crater Kerid.
Pictures will appear as the day unfolds...
We have just taken a slight detour to have a look in a lava tube which is a cave/underground tunnel created by a lava river when an eruption takes place.
We are now making our way to the airport!
Pictures will appear as the day unfolds...
We have just taken a slight detour to have a look in a lava tube which is a cave/underground tunnel created by a lava river when an eruption takes place.
We are now making our way to the airport!
Friday, 2 November 2012
Friday...
We woke up to howling gales and the sea crashing onto the road as the severe weather continued. Unfortunately the activities had to be changed as it was unsafe to stray far from the city.
In the morning we went to an outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzi's and hot tubs which was created using the naturally warm water which was pure and untreated. The students enjoyed themselves swimming lengths, flying down the slide and kicking back in the hot tubs.
With the weather still an issue we made our way to Reykjavik town centre to see a museum of the first settler to the area, took advantage of this opportunity to look around the shops before heading to the cinema to watch Skyfall (the new bond film). The students also went for lunch at a local restaurant where they were able to sample a reindeer burger with fries and a drink! Gave a whole new meaning to fast food as one of them thought it was Rudolph...
Tonight we're heading out for bowling and some pool with the hope of better weather tomorrow!
In the morning we went to an outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzi's and hot tubs which was created using the naturally warm water which was pure and untreated. The students enjoyed themselves swimming lengths, flying down the slide and kicking back in the hot tubs.
With the weather still an issue we made our way to Reykjavik town centre to see a museum of the first settler to the area, took advantage of this opportunity to look around the shops before heading to the cinema to watch Skyfall (the new bond film). The students also went for lunch at a local restaurant where they were able to sample a reindeer burger with fries and a drink! Gave a whole new meaning to fast food as one of them thought it was Rudolph...
Tonight we're heading out for bowling and some pool with the hope of better weather tomorrow!
Thursday, 1 November 2012
The Northern Lights
As we made our way to Reykjavik after the glacier on what had been a difficult day due to the weather we were rewarded with the greatest experience. Having stayed awake last night waiting to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights we were left disappointed.
However, on the coach journey much to everyone's surprise and delight we caught a sight of the lights dancing across the sky. We were again very fortunate in that we were able to pull over and see the wonderful lights.
This has been a highlight of the trip and very much unexpected. The pictures don't do justice to the wonderful sight or their movement across the sky as they 'danced' for us. A great end to the day and something special for Jess Kitching to celebrate her birthday with.
However, on the coach journey much to everyone's surprise and delight we caught a sight of the lights dancing across the sky. We were again very fortunate in that we were able to pull over and see the wonderful lights.
This has been a highlight of the trip and very much unexpected. The pictures don't do justice to the wonderful sight or their movement across the sky as they 'danced' for us. A great end to the day and something special for Jess Kitching to celebrate her birthday with.
The Glacier
Having been delayed this morning by exceptionally strong winds and a severe weather warning our departure was delayed by a couple of hours. Then at 12.30pm we got the green light and it was all systems go to take advantage of the break in the weather.
The plans changed slightly and we took advantage of the situation to hop aboard an 8 wheel vehicle and travel to one of the many glaciers. It was an hours drive followed by a 35 minute walk to the base of the glacier. Again this provided another superb photo opportunity and the chance to drink some of the purist water in the world. Some of the year 11 boys took this opportunity to lick the ice which was approximately 400 years old.
From the glacier we made our way back to Reykjavik to the same hotel that we stayed in on the first night.
The plans changed slightly and we took advantage of the situation to hop aboard an 8 wheel vehicle and travel to one of the many glaciers. It was an hours drive followed by a 35 minute walk to the base of the glacier. Again this provided another superb photo opportunity and the chance to drink some of the purist water in the world. Some of the year 11 boys took this opportunity to lick the ice which was approximately 400 years old.
From the glacier we made our way back to Reykjavik to the same hotel that we stayed in on the first night.
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