The water has a bluish tinge because of all the minerals in it (silica, sulphur, etc.); in fact, you can't even see your hands if they're submerged. The bottom of the lagoon is either volcanic rocks or black volcanic sand. Look carefully at the photos and you can see the white mineral deposits on the rocks. From the pictures you can see we did the silica mud facial (supposed to be very good for the skin). We also tried Iceland's finest saunas at the Lagoon. Steamier than a Harlequin novel...or an opera!
This is the Icelandic Opera performing at the Blue Lagoon. Unfortunately not the day we were there.
Swimming always works up an appetite so we headed to Ikea for lunch. That's right, Ikea in Iceland. The only difference between their hot dogs and ours is a better, spicier mustard and fried onions on top.
That sounds like the perfect day. Opera in hot springs, followed by Ikea. I'm so happy your trip has gotten off to such an amazing start. Are there any monuments to Bjork in Iceland? Perhaps a Bjork museum?
ReplyDeleteHow did it compare to the hot sulfur pools we went to in Colorado?
ReplyDeleteIf there was a Bjork museum, I missed it (darn!). And Fauna, I'm sorry, I don't remember those! Too long ago.
ReplyDelete