Friday, July 8. The main event today was a visit to the world famous Blue Lagoon. Just google it. I provide some photos, but there are several million online. I didn’t apply the white cream. I did have an apple cider drink while in the lagoon. It was crowded with mostly tourists. It’s become too expensive for the locals. At yesterday’s visit at the electric plant, the tour guide described the Lagoon as essentially waste water. Not a pleasent thought. The temperature varied from warm to hot. It was a nice time, but honestly more hype than pure excitement.

We visited an Emergency Rescue Squad. Iceland, for whatever reason, has no federally funded service to help people suffering from a natural event or personal outdoor emergency. It’s all volunteer action. Considering the harsh weather and terrain, this seems insane. But officially the government expects people to be proactive to prevent getting placed in bad situations.

On the way back to the hotel I jumped off early to walk. The music museum has an unusual ceiling made up of mirrors. I managed to find my reflexion, which wasn’t easy. I witness some kind of visual performance of women with odd makeup and umbrellas. No one knew what it was about. I visited the Ice Bar. Cool.

We had a farewell dinner for the base trip. The dining room had a large monitor, so I was able to display my photos. Seemed to be well received.

This does it for Iceland. Tomorrow ten of us depart for a Greenland extension.