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This morning, I stopped at Geysir. Every 8-10 minutes, the Stokkur geysir erupts. There were a handful of people waiting to see the event. The geysir starts to heave before spraying water into the air.

Stokkur Geysir, About To Erupt

The eruption looks really interesting, with super-heated steam surging below the surface of the water. Soon the water sprays into the air.

Stokkur Geysir, Erupting

Later, I stopped at Pingvellir, which was the site of the original parliament in Iceland that was established in the year 932.

Pingvellir, Autumn Colors

Finally I reached my destination at Borgarnes. After checking in to the hostel, I waited for the sun to setting, catching the volcanic cliffs across the bay from Borgarnes.

Sun Setting At Borgarnes

Enjoy.

I made some video footage at Gullfoss that might give some indication of the power of the waterfalls.

Video made with my iPhone.

Heading out from Vik, I made my way towards Laugarvatn. At Skogafoss, I made a repeated stop to make some photographs of the falls. This time, half way up.

Skogafoss Waterfalls

After checking into the hostel, I made my way to Gullfoss. These are really amazing multi tiered waterfalls that appear to disappear into a canyon!

Gullfoss

The lower falls take a massive tumble down into the gorge below, releasing a huge cloud of water vapor and spray.

Gullfoss, Lower Falls

Light was falling rapidly and dinner was calling. On the way back to the hostel, after passing through Geysir, the setting rays of the sun grazed the distant hills. I managed this one image of farm buildings in front of the distant hills.

Geysir, Setting Sun

The setting sun was magical. Reflection off the low clouds, the sun gave a magenta sheen to the wet road surface.

Sunset Road At The End Of The Day

That really made my day!

Returning to Vik. Passed this farmhouse near the Skaftafell National Park.

Farmhouse Near Skaftafell

After arriving at Vik, made a trip near Dyrholaey to view the sun setting.

Sunset At Dyrholaey

Followed by the moonrise.

Moonrise Near Dyrholaey

Meander in lagoon at low tide.

Lagoon At Vagnasstadir

Abandoned farm buildings along road to Hofn.

Abandoned Farm Buildings, Iceland

Finally, this iceberg washed up on the beach.

Iceberg On Beach, Jokulsarlon

About 12 inches in size!

Leaving Vik, I headed to Dyrholaey, a few kilometers away. The wind was really pumping here, as can be seen from the waves.

Dyrholaey

Heading east, the road crosses a plain of volcanic boulders. Among the moss covered landscape, I found a bush adorned with autumn foliage.

Volcanic Boulders, Moss And Autumn Colors

At Holmur, where there are rolling hillsides covered with long grasses, I turned into a farm road.

Farm Road, Iceland

Close by, the main road crosses this river.

River Flowing Through Farmland

Traveling on… The main road passes very close to these waterfalls.

Waterfall Along Roadside, Iceland

There are many waterfalls in Iceland. In the image below, there are at least two waterfalls tumbling over the cliffs behind the farm house.

Farm Overlooking River

This same river valley has grasses that contrast nicely again the black volcanic sands.

Riverside Grasses In Autumn Colors

Finally I reached Jokulsarlon, where the glacier flows into a lagoon. The glacier is in the background under heavy cloud in the background. The icebergs are mainly pale blue in color. However, as the glacier flows, it picks up black volcanic sands that result in black stripes in the ice.

Icebergs At Jokulsarlon

Leaving Reykyavik, I stopped at the geothermal power generating station for a tour.

Hydrothermal Cooling Towers

Iceland is volcanic by nature, with boulders covered by bright green moss.

Volcanic Rock And Moss

Along the roadside, the grasses and bushes were in their autumn colors.

Autumn Colors Along Roadside

Iceland has thousands of waterfalls. Many are a short trip from the main circle route.

Skogafoss, Waterfalls

Finally, I arrived at Vik at the end of a busy day.