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A journey around Iceland: 5) Snaefellsnes Peninsula

A visit to the Snaefellsnes peninsula has been described as a way to see Iceland in miniature.  This finger-like appendage to the island is only 43 miles long and only a few hours drive from Reykjavik.  Yet within a day’s journey here you have a chance to see features typical of the Icelandic countryside; fjords, black sand beaches, a stunning coastline, thermal hot springs, volcanic mountains, rugged lava plains, lava tubes and a glacier on the iconic Snaefellsjokull volcano (4800′). 

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A journey around Iceland: 3) South Iceland

South Iceland is remarkable for pretty farms in its western portion, rugged mountains, beautiful waterfalls, and the close proximity of several large glaciers (and a memorable glacial lagoon) in its eastern portion, all of which are easily accessible.  Like the entire island, South Iceland offers a dramatic representation of the island’s volcanic history.

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Barcelona’s “Other Architect”

Almost everyone who visits Barcelona goes knowing a little about Antonio Gaudi, the “moderniste” architect of the Sagrada Familia basilica and a host of unusual early 20th century buildings. Those who don’t soon find out that Gaudi…

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A journey around Iceland: 5) Snaefellsnes Peninsula

A visit to the Snaefellsnes peninsula has been described as a way to see Iceland in miniature.  This finger-like appendage to the island is only 43 miles long and only a few hours drive from Reykjavik.  Yet within a day’s journey here you have a chance to see features typical of the Icelandic countryside; fjords, black sand beaches, a stunning coastline, thermal hot springs, volcanic mountains, rugged lava plains, lava tubes and a glacier on the iconic Snaefellsjokull volcano (4800′). 

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A journey around Iceland: 3) South Iceland

South Iceland is remarkable for pretty farms in its western portion, rugged mountains, beautiful waterfalls, and the close proximity of several large glaciers (and a memorable glacial lagoon) in its eastern portion, all of which are easily accessible.  Like the entire island, South Iceland offers a dramatic representation of the island’s volcanic history.

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Barcelona’s “Other Architect”

Almost everyone who visits Barcelona goes knowing a little about Antonio Gaudi, the “moderniste” architect of the Sagrada Familia basilica and a host of unusual early 20th century buildings. Those who don’t soon find out that Gaudi…

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