June 11, 2009
After a day at work, we all head to our local airport for a direct flight to Reykjavik, Iceland.
Some of us flew out already in the morning, and they get plenty of time for a soak at the Blue Lagoon.
[Lena, Martin]
Stefan
Out pleasant stay for the first few days, Guesthouse Aurora.
And so, we're off on this year's first vacation abroad.
We check in with a local dive firm the next morning...
...to gear up for a swim in the world's clearest waters.
Silfra - a constant stream of fresh water, filtered through the rock for hundreds of years, flow through the crack between America and Europe.
Due to the constant flow, there's virtually no life in this water crack, yielding the clearest water on this planet.
The water temp is +1°C (34°F) and the whole body is covered in a cozy dry suit...except for small parts of the face.
[Andreas]
off we go on a tour through the crack
We're behind another group of divers, so there's some stirred up silt
the crack
less dramatic from above
me
Christine and myself in an attempted self-shot
Visibility is only limited by walls and the surface
me again
quite clear, yes
I would estimate this visibility to a good 50 meters?
Christine, by pretty much the only plant we saw here - green algae
dragging equipment can stir up a storm
point of no refund
walking back with the heavy gear (including 16kgs of lead) is a demaning task
The crack drains into historic lake Tingvellir
Iceland formed Europe's first democracy over 1000 years ago
Stina, by one of many big cars on this island
Later that day, we check out the local symphony - very good.
the city hall by midnight
a crafty store sign
And so, the night falls....or, doesn't.