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Iceland! |
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Here are a few shots of my brief trip to "the land of fire and ice" in May 2002. |
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Don't I look happy? "Nothing you can do can tear me away from my gey-ser..." ;-> |
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Geyser action shot! This was pretty good but the really "big guy" slept through our visit. |
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Gulfoss waterfall, where you can get really close... almost scarily so! |
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The barren and tranquil Icelandic countryside, just a half hour or so from Reykjavik. |
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Hallsgrimkirja, or Hallsgrim Church. From the top of the tower you get the best view of the city. |
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Here's one of those picturesque shots from the top of the church! |
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Since the natural climate isn't good for growing certain plants and foods, there are lots of greenhouses in Iceland, such as this one with its artistic touch (and a good ice cream shop, too). |
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At the famous, mineral-rich Blue Lagoon (like a giant hot tub!). Your skin does feel incredibly soft afterward. This photo was taken, by the way, at around 8 pm! |
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