As we wind down our Iceland adventure, my second last day in the country was spent on the Reykjanes Peninsula, about one hour south of the capital Reykjavik.
Here you’ll find the “Bridge Between Continents,” otherwise known as the Mid Atlantic Ridge connecting the North American plate to the European one.
In the same area, you’ll be able to see Reykjanesviti – Iceland’s oldest lighthouse. It serves as a landfall light for Reykjavík and Keflavík. The original lighthouse that stood in the late 1800s was destroyed by an earthquake. A new one was build in 1929.
A few more steps down the way is a memorial the Great Aux, was a flightless bird of the alcid family that became extinct.
And while we were there, we also checked out the nearby geothermal areas. It was WINDY! Probably close to 80 km/hour. I had to take off my hat or else it would have blown away!
These are really fun filled photos . Looks like it was a very happy day.
It was a very happy day! 🙂 I am happy we got to see the great aux!
Wow that last photo looks like it was really windy! Really liked all your photos. Part seven adventure looks like a very happy day. 🙂
It was SO windy, but even more windy today!
Sweet shots. You two look like you have so much fun. Pure joy.
Thank you! It was my second last day!
OMG…this place is wonderful…looks so suggestive and misterious….Hope you enjoyed the trip!!!Kissesfrom Italy
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Hello Sophia! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂 I can’t wait to check out your blog, as well.
Astrid’s son and DIL want to go to Iceland next year for a long weekend. I can now picture them there!
There is lots to see, we did 10 tens and managed to see many of the tourists sites! 🙂
beautiful 🙂
Thank you Joshi! The sunlight came out just in time for our photos 🙂
Iceland, gateway to the underworld.
definitely … but check it out if you ever get the chance!