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=The SOUTH COAST and Gullfoss and Geysir= We’re nearing the end of our Icelandic odyssey as we now head southwards back towards Reykjavik. We leave behind the huge Vatnajökull glacier after we spent some time talking to a National Parks ranger who explained a bit about it – including the news that the closest “finger” to the ranger station had reduced 50 metres in the past 12 months (figures in that morning). We took a detour to see the black sandy beaches at Vik along with the prominent rock formations of Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar - great vistas but, oh so cold (even with gloves and beanie). Another stop was to visit the Dverghamrar (“Dwarf Cliffs”) which are basalt columns not unlike the ones at the Giant’s Causeway in Ireland. There are many stories about the cliffs being the dwelling places of elves and dwarfs, hence their name. We spent some time clambering over them. For quite a period we drove over lava fields – mostly rounded rocks covered with a light green moss but occasionally acres and acres of black sandy ash or dust – quite surreal. As usual there were always waterfalls to catch our eye, not the least being the mighty Skógarfoss waterfall - we were lucky enough to arrive just as s busload was departing so we had it to ourselves. There was a pathway to the top but we thought the view from below was fine! **Gullfoss and Geysir**
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