Volcano and Iceland

justmeandmytortoise · 20-05-2010, 08:19 PM

I was watching this amazing video footage of the Icelandic volcano http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8695652.stm
and wonder if anyone has ever been up close to one or seen one erupt

Has anyone been to Iceland?

I would love to go there for a holiday

Coolsox · 20-05-2010, 08:55 PM

I have never seen an active volcano but hope to one day. The most accessible active volcanos in Europe are Etna and Stromboli. You can go on a guided tour to the summit of Stromboli to watch the eruptions that happen every 20 minutes or so.

SeeShell · 20-05-2010, 09:00 PM

Yes, I have been and can honestly say it was one of my best hols ever. It has such a vast and varied array of landscapes. In a small country you can see active volcanoes, mud pools, sulphur pits, glaciers, geezers, icebergs...... It is very lunar in appearance and sometimes can feel quite depressing because of all the dark volcanic ash. Then you turn a corner, look into a crater, and see the most greenish / blue water you have ever seen. The water in the rivers is also just an amazing colour. You can drink it straight it's so clean and pure. And if you go you must go to the blue lagoon. We were based mostly in Rekjjavic but also flew north to Aukeyriri (sorry can't quite recall how to spell it!) and saw Lake Mavetyn which was just fantastic. You also want to hire a 4 wheel drive and go offroad. You must go if you get the chance; only downside is it's costly and the weather can be very unpredictable!
SS

TortBabe · 21-05-2010, 02:59 AM

I go to Iceland twice a week

Sorry, I couldn't resist that

justmeandmytortoise · 21-05-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SeeShell

Yes, I have been and can honestly say it was one of my best hols ever. It has such a vast and varied array of landscapes. In a small country you can see active volcanoes, mud pools, sulphur pits, glaciers, geezers, icebergs...... It is very lunar in appearance and sometimes can feel quite depressing because of all the dark volcanic ash. Then you turn a corner, look into a crater, and see the most greenish / blue water you have ever seen. The water in the rivers is also just an amazing colour. You can drink it straight it's so clean and pure. And if you go you must go to the blue lagoon. We were based mostly in Rekjjavic but also flew north to Aukeyriri (sorry can't quite recall how to spell it!) and saw Lake Mavetyn which was just fantastic. You also want to hire a 4 wheel drive and go offroad. You must go if you get the chance; only downside is it's costly and the weather can be very unpredictable!
SS

Wow, this sounds a must.

I guess it is easy to get to from Scotland? Is it very cold? Is it costly buying stuff out there - food etc?

EquestrianBabe · 21-05-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SeeShell

Yes, I have been and can honestly say it was one of my best hols ever. It has such a vast and varied array of landscapes. In a small country you can see active volcanoes, mud pools, sulphur pits, glaciers, geezers, icebergs...... It is very lunar in appearance and sometimes can feel quite depressing because of all the dark volcanic ash. Then you turn a corner, look into a crater, and see the most greenish / blue water you have ever seen. The water in the rivers is also just an amazing colour. You can drink it straight it's so clean and pure. And if you go you must go to the blue lagoon. We were based mostly in Rekjjavic but also flew north to Aukeyriri (sorry can't quite recall how to spell it!) and saw Lake Mavetyn which was just fantastic. You also want to hire a 4 wheel drive and go offroad. You must go if you get the chance; only downside is it's costly and the weather can be very unpredictable!
SS

Wow, that sounds beautiful! If I had the chance I would go. Are there any tortoises there? That would be the cherry on top

Tortoises

EquestrianBabe · 21-05-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Coolsox

I have never seen an active volcano but hope to one day. The most accessible active volcanos in Europe are Etna and Stromboli. You can go on a guided tour to the summit of Stromboli to watch the eruptions that happen every 20 minutes or so.

Someone from my school brought in a poster thing about there was going to be a programme on TV about volcano eruptions and there was something about the Stromboli volcano on it, too. Stromboli is a cool name! I wonder who thinks of these names!

SeeShell · 21-05-2010, 06:28 PM

I was there in July and actually wasn't that cold; more rainy and cloudy! I was surprised; thought it would be colder. Certainly wouldn't go over winter though!! Yes, food etc is expensive. Just go for a short break; mabye 3 or 4 days and cram in as much as you can!
SS

ps no - didn't see any torts eb!!

daveg · 21-05-2010, 08:48 PM

It's on my list of places to go...

I'd time it so I could see Bjork in concert aswell! Would be amazing

Jazzotang · 21-05-2010, 09:30 PM

I would love to go it does look like an amazing place,parts of it almost look like another planet. I would also like to have go on one of the super fast snow speeders they have out there!

20-05-2010, 08:19 PM	#1
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Volcano and Iceland I was watching this amazing video footage of the Icelandic volcano http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8695652.stm and wonder if anyone has ever been up close to one or seen one erupt Has anyone been to Iceland? I would love to go there for a holiday __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

20-05-2010, 08:55 PM	#2
Coolsox Member Hatched Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Worcestershire, UK Posts: 318	I have never seen an active volcano but hope to one day. The most accessible active volcanos in Europe are Etna and Stromboli. You can go on a guided tour to the summit of Stromboli to watch the eruptions that happen every 20 minutes or so. __________________ AKA Richard Proud owner of 3 Hermanns, Kaia, Naja & Dax

21-05-2010, 02:59 AM	#4
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	I go to Iceland twice a week Sorry, I couldn't resist that __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

21-05-2010, 08:48 PM	#9
daveg Member Incubating Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 208	It's on my list of places to go... I'd time it so I could see Bjork in concert aswell! Would be amazing __________________ My Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/downhillisdead/sets/

21-05-2010, 09:30 PM	#10
Jazzotang Member Hatchling Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: near Canterbury Kent Posts: 610	I would love to go it does look like an amazing place,parts of it almost look like another planet. I would also like to have go on one of the super fast snow speeders they have out there! __________________ Jazz Panzer and Shermans personal assistant!

20-05-2010, 09:00 PM	#3
SeeShell Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 3,120	Yes, I have been and can honestly say it was one of my best hols ever. It has such a vast and varied array of landscapes. In a small country you can see active volcanoes, mud pools, sulphur pits, glaciers, geezers, icebergs...... It is very lunar in appearance and sometimes can feel quite depressing because of all the dark volcanic ash. Then you turn a corner, look into a crater, and see the most greenish / blue water you have ever seen. The water in the rivers is also just an amazing colour. You can drink it straight it's so clean and pure. And if you go you must go to the blue lagoon. We were based mostly in Rekjjavic but also flew north to Aukeyriri (sorry can't quite recall how to spell it!) and saw Lake Mavetyn which was just fantastic. You also want to hire a 4 wheel drive and go offroad. You must go if you get the chance; only downside is it's costly and the weather can be very unpredictable! SS

21-05-2010, 06:28 PM	#8
SeeShell Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 3,120	I was there in July and actually wasn't that cold; more rainy and cloudy! I was surprised; thought it would be colder. Certainly wouldn't go over winter though!! Yes, food etc is expensive. Just go for a short break; mabye 3 or 4 days and cram in as much as you can! SS ps no - didn't see any torts eb!!

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