After all the excitement of our third day (glaciers, icebergs and Northern Lights) the fourth, and final full day in Iceland had a lot to live up to. Even though we had got back very late from our Northern Lights expereice we woke early in Vik, hoping to do a bit of exploring before we had to leave.
Unfortunately we really did not leave enough time to explore this small town. We tried to see what we could but I would love to go back and spend a day wandering along the black beach and exploring the nearby hills. I guess it's always nice to have a reason to go back to Iceland!
With a fond farewell we jumped back on the coach (our second home all week!) and drove just as the sun was rising to Skógafoss waterfall.
This was to be our first waterfall stop of the day, and as you can see quite impressive and very powerful. It is about 80 ft wide, has a 200 ft drop and is one of the biggest waterfalls Iceland has to offer.
Now I have to admit, when we arrived at the waterfall I was a little overtired, and quite irritable. I know dear reader, can you ever imagine me in a bad mood? I'm all sweetness and light. But I'd had less sleep than I am used to and the people on the coach next to us wouldn't be my first choice of travelling companions, it's no excuse but I was downright grumpy. However I found a wonderful cure and possibly my new favourite thing. I decided, damn all the water and tourists trying to take photos I wanted to get as close to the spray as I could. I walked towards the waterfall, my coat got quite damp. I kept walking, and had to put my camera away as the water threatening to overcome it. Then I was stood at the rim of the pool where the waterfall finishes and I felt completely refreshed. I was so drenched that I could have jumped in the pool and probably be no wetter but I refrained from going quite that far. As the water sprayed over me my bad mood was washed away.
Plus, it's very hard to stay in a bad mood when this is your view for the morning!
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