#geddis66° Day 11- Hvolsvöllur to Reykjavík

Our first day without sunshine.  But it was just right to see some of the city of Reyjavik.

We started our last day in Iceland with a lazy start and and a walk around the flowers in the front yard of our farm house.

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And then a stop at the last waterfall for our trip,  Urriðafoss.

 I think I really fell in love with Iceland Waterfalls and Dianne was very patient with me.

 

Urriðafoss is said to flow more water than any other waterfall in Iceland

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We spent the afternoon in Revjavik seeing the sights and eating a hot dog!

Alþingishúsið

The Home of the Iceland Parliament

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Corrugated metal is a popular building material in Iceland.  The wooded land was used by the Vikings and wood as a building material is scarce.  Corrugated metal is light but strong and serves well in this harsh weather and volcanic region.

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Often the homes and churches (Tin Tabernacles) are painted bright colors

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And a visit to Iceland would not be complete without an Icelandic Hot Dog!

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Reykjavík is a harbor town including small and large boats and ships.

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One of the most interesting things we say in Reykjavík was the Viking Settlement Exhibition.  A Viking Settlement was found in Reykjavik and the exhibition was built around it. Some amazing technology to help present the story!

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Off to the Airport Inn to catch an early flight back to the States!

Thanks Iceland, I am sure we will see you again!

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