Just a quick update after a very long day...
We began the day driving towards two of Iceland's most active volcanoes and wandering between and climbing 350 steps up several stunning waterfalls. We stood at the base Eyjafjallajokull and watched a short film about the impact of the 2010 eruption.
We then donned harnesses, helmets and crampons and climbed up onto the top of Solheimajokull glacier learning all about glacial erosion and Icelandic mythology.
After a well earned hot chocolate we had a quick visit to a beach to view basaltic columns and sea arches and stacks.
A delicious dinner was followed by a geographical brainstorm relating what we've seen to exam questions.
We were even enticed by a tiny glimmer of the Northern Lights before they hid away. Off to bed an early start ahead...
We began the day driving towards two of Iceland's most active volcanoes and wandering between and climbing 350 steps up several stunning waterfalls. We stood at the base Eyjafjallajokull and watched a short film about the impact of the 2010 eruption.
We then donned harnesses, helmets and crampons and climbed up onto the top of Solheimajokull glacier learning all about glacial erosion and Icelandic mythology.
After a well earned hot chocolate we had a quick visit to a beach to view basaltic columns and sea arches and stacks.
A delicious dinner was followed by a geographical brainstorm relating what we've seen to exam questions.
We were even enticed by a tiny glimmer of the Northern Lights before they hid away. Off to bed an early start ahead...