Reykjavik 2

We are safely at Anne and Del's after a great time in Iceland.

On Thursday we went on a full day tour of the Golden Circle where we saw waterfalls and a thermal field with a geyser. In another area we were on the rift between the North American and European tectonic plates. That was the area where some of Game of Thrones was filmed. It was a really good tour, partly because it was in a van, not a huge tour bus.

Blue Lagoon on Friday which was great. It was like being in Radium in the winter with snow and sleet on your head while you are in the nice warm water. Maybe better than Radium because there is a bar in the pool.

Icelanders are quite reserved, very businesslike when dealing with you. There is no tipping here, I suppose because they pay their staff a reasonable wage so they don't have to schmooze you hoping for a tip. I found it quite refreshing.

They have certainly got a good system for moving tourists around and funnelling them into various tours and activities. Of course there is a lot to see and do. As soon as Geoff came to terms with the fact that you just have to pay a lot for anything, it was all good. I recommend a holiday there.

Anne and Del picked us up at the airport. We could have taken the bus but it is sure nice to be met.