We stopped along the southern shore at the abandoned fishing village of Buthir where there was a trail through an old lava field leading to a crater, Buthaklettur.
It was one of the best hikes I've ever been on. The lava field was almost completely covered with delicate plants and mosses of gorgeous colors. There were humps and bumps and caves in all sorts of grotesque shapes and sizes. It was like being on another planet. When we sat down to take a break (it was hard walking), the moss was so thick and soft it felt like a feather pillow. We wished J had been here to take this hike with us.
We drove through Snaefellsjokull National Park--that's where the glacier is. The fellow at the Volcano Museum yesterday said they expect this glacier to be gone in 4 years.
Then on to the north side which has one lush fjord after another. We stopped at Olafsvik for lunch at a little cafe. We both had the catch of the day but can't tell you what it was. She repeated the Icelandic name many times but the closest I could get to it was "blfszpt."
Super great day--perfect weather--do we have to leave on Friday?
Here are a couple photos from our lava field hike
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