We continued with Extreme Iceland for Day 2, but this time for a trip along the south coast. It was simply another day of the beauty providing sensory overloaded.
Wondering about the numerous lava field I expected, but observing ecological succession with lava field covered with moss was a surprise
Seeing wonderful scenery
Walking behind the waterfall (Seljalandsfoss)
Strolling black beach (Reynisfjara)
Marveling at rock formations
Enjoying the view from Dyrholaey of the black beach we just visited
Reflecting about the setting of a farm with its fertile land and the glacier above
Hearing the roar of Skogafoss in its gorge
Standing on the glacier (Solheimajokull)
Never tiring of the landscape and the views
Continually admiring the landscape
…. after all, how could anyone get bored with seeing places like this.
Hope you enjoyed the brief highlights of Iceland’s south coast. Here’s a 2+-minute video showing the sights in motion.
A Frank Angle 
Gorgeous, Frank. Thank you
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John,
You need to go to Iceland in search of a unique setting for one of your books.
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I’m sure you heard the tale on how Iceland got its name. Settlers there didn’t want others to follow so they tried to make it sound inhospitable. 😀 Then there is Greenland.
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oh my god, stunning landscapes!
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Ostend,
Welcome first-time commenter. I see that you are a photographer – so I say Iceland will be a paradise for your lens. Simply so much visual that is unlike anything I’ve seen before. I invite you to also see the previous post which is about our first full day in Iceland.
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movie setting for sure.
Waterfalls – each different, always wonderful.
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Mouse,
Iceland isn’t short on beauty or waterfalls. These waterfalls were tall & narrow, whereas the ones from the day before where wider and not as tall. Gullfoss was overwhelmingly magnificent.
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There’s no way I’d be bored with this scenery! That’s certain! Such interesting rocky points in the ocean. Your head must have been on a swivel! 🙂
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Debra,
Swiveling head is a good descriptor for these two days. The eyes were on a constant prowl! You need to go … check to see if Icelandair is at LAX.
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It’s so beautiful! I read recently though that Iceland is struggling with all the tourists–more people visiting than the number who actually live there.
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Merril,
Beautiful it is. We were told that the tourism boom occurred after the volcanic eruption of (I think) 2010, which brought Iceland into the news …. which also means that tourism is a major industry – but we didn’t feel overwhelmed with tourists and services.
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Fabulous! Were you on a tour or did you make this trip on your own?
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Kerry,
Good morning. We arranged the entire trip on our own … so I had to research hotels and tour companies. To give you a sense of time, we arrived mid-afternoon on a Thursday … Friday & Saturday were full days …. Also had the Sunday morning before heading to the airport.
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That’s a ton of work!! And a quick trip–did you see what you wanted to or would more time have been better?
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Given the limited time, we saw what we wanted. Sure more time would have been better, but we already had 4 days in London and 12 days on a cruise ship – so Iceland was a stop on the way home.
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That ‘splains it! You packed a *lot* into that trip!
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Oh yes … tons …. Iceland was an easy stop-over to arrange …. and worth the time. We would return … especially because my wife wants to see the Northern Lights.
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Great photos! Especially for high waterfall and mossy lava field freaks like me.
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Tim,
On this day, high waterfalls seemed to be the norm – and frequently seen. For me, the one in the last image has stuck with me. Not spectacular, but having that so close to the house is amazing. What a backyard!
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I absolutely loved the Video, especially the part of crack in the glacier and you can see the crystal clear water below.
Iceland is such a picturesque place, which i can’t wait long enough to explore 🙂
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Alok,
Welcome first-time commenter. Iceland is continual picturesque … in a way, a visual overload! … but in a good way. Hope you saw the Day 1 post one back from this one.
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I just checked-out the 1st one…it is equally exciting. I so wish to be there someday soon!
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Very exciting … and also different from Day 2! Hope you make it there!
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I have plans, let’s see when they materialize!
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Good luck. Hopefully these posts help. I have two more … but sure when they will be (probably over the next 2 weeks). The last will be about travel tips.
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Again, amazing pictures, what a trip!
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Catherine,
Absolutely a wonderful trip. Short, yet spectacular. We would return without hesitation. My wife wants to go in the winter with hopes of seeing the Northern Lights.
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I would love to see the Northern Lights – definitely on my bucket list.
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Time for a trip to Moosonee.
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Wonderful again Frank. Amazing the height of the land (and waterfalls) then straight down to the sea with those amazing rock formations. This was a real treat seeing it through your eyes. I too noticed the moss on the lava rocks, not seen that before, but doesn’t surprise me because of the temperature variations and winds. Really beautiful country.
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Mary,
To think that while standing on the beach, I can look into the ocean, stand on black lava sand, see mountains, rock formations, flat land, glaciers, and much green. In terms of the moss on the lava, Icelanders know not to walk on it.
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I think the countryside isn’t what people expect, it’s really quite beautiful and rugged.
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That’s a good point. The farm land was surprising, but primarily for livestock. Rugged then lush.
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It looks beautiful, as if the air is fresh and clean. 🙂
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ER,
Oh yes … very fresh and clean. In terms of water, they claim to have the best tasting natural water in the world because the lava serves as a filter. Hope you also saw Day 1 (previous post).
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I’ll take a look 🙂
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You made a great journey, Frank, and it will be exciting to see the rest of your Iceland posts.
I’ve watched both travel videos, and if one is a globe trotter, they will definitely be lured to magnificent Iceland.
Myself, well, I’m off to an alley in NW Toronto tomorrow, provided the rain is not to heavy. I got a tip about a mural in an alley up there.
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Resa,
I know you live for travel through your heart (over actual journeys) … and that’s OK. After all, I’m also confident you would enjoy the videos. Nonetheless, Iceland is a spectacular place to visit.
Enjoy the alley! … hope your journey is fruitful.
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You take the most greatest photography ever. And here’s why.
Each of the pictures from Iceland, reminds me of a sci-fi movie. I’d like to say;
Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’. So beautiful and now, I really want to go and visit. 🙂
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I had to laugh because I’m a point and shoot picture taker … definitely not a photograph. Nonetheless, thanks for the kind words.
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You did an incredible job capturing every scenery. 🙂 You welcome my friend. 🙂
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Thank you kind sir.
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You welcome. 🙂
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I agree with the others. Beautiful shots, Frank! From top to bottom, not a dud in the batch. And I think I spotted the life guard! Iceland is on my must-list. Any interesting meals or spa treatments?
Happy New Year!
Theadora
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Theodora,
Thanks for the kind words. The life guard was in the heavy green coat. We didn’t do any spa treatments, but saw their availability. In terms of food, a) expensive, b) a variety of restaurants are available in Reykjavik – but outside the city much more limited. … I have 4 posts in the Iceland bin … this is #2 …. #4 will be about travel tips people should keep in mind. I should go up next week or the following week. … and it should be easy to get there from Paris!
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Thanks for the tips, Frank! And the gorgeous pics, too. I’m already looking forward to the future Iceland posts. I’ll return with pen in hand.
Enjoy the day!
T.
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Current plan (subject to change) is posting Reykjavik Saturday … Tips early next week.
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Wow, just wonderful views, Iceland is very scenic xxx
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Sue,
Unbelievably scenic! Make sure you see the previous post (Day 1) … well, if you didn’t. A different tour … and different kind of scenery.
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Wow! What a gorgeous place. Thank you for sharing with us, Frank. 🙂
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Robin,
When you make it to Iceland, your camera will be working overtime. Simply constant visual stimulation! As you could tell from the Day 1 post, very different from what we saw the previous day …. but with some similarity.
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No wonder film crews love this place, it’s like working on a different planet.
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Marc,
Exactly … and to think I only saw a small fraction of the country.
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Truly amazing.
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Beautiful landscapes and waterfalls.
Great pictures! 😊
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Nisha,
Welcome first-time commenter. Our short stay gave us tremendous variety of landscapes. Simply spectacular – and like no other place I’ve seen. This was our second full day … Yes – all this in one day …. The previous post was our first day, so I invite you to see it. Sunday/Monday I will post about Reykjavik.
The waterfalls on Day 2 were tall and narrow … beautiful … but I liked the grand nature of the falls we saw on Day 1 – especially Gullfoss.
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Okay sure.
I feel energized after looking at such beautiful clicks!
Amazing work:)
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You’re there now?
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Bumba,
No … We were there mid-August. Loved it. This was Day 2 … Day 1 is the previous post. Reykjavik will probably go up Sunday.
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Ah. It’s really amazing landscape.
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You got to see Day 1!
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Loved my voyage in Iceland
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Agnes,
Glad to know as I imagine these images served as a reminder of your journey. Because of your photography skills, I would like you kept the camera busy!
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Brilliant post! I visited Iceland last year but didn’t do the south shore tour. Really wish I did. May have to return one day to do this.
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JM,
Welcome first-time commenter. Cheers to you visiting Iceland … and yes … I recommend the South Coast tour for your return visit. We were on the Golden Circle the day before, and the two regions are different. Then again, there is only so much one can do with limited time. We had 2 full days and 2 partial ones – therefore using the 2 partials for Reykjavik. We look forward to returning.
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