We had planned a trip into Reykjavik today but we are both tired and the sun is shining. Although theres still a bit of a cold wind we can wear our thin trousers for the first time this trip!
We elect for a lie in followed by a full English breakfast. This is a nice campsite on the edge of a quiet seaside town so we decide well stay a couple more nights.
The camp warden is a few places to visitthough when more details are required he doesnt know as hes never visited them! He is from Serbia and hoping to move his family out here for a better life. Trouble is, he has never been here in winterso will they all adapt? He tells us life in Serbia is not good and he likes it here.
Its late morning and we set off for a bimble around town. The lighthouse has been We park the van and go for a bit of a scramble over the rocks. There are tours if the lighthouse but as usual we are hours too early. Looking out to sea there is a lot of movement in the water.
Now what? Swimming pool with water slide or geothermal pool by the beach. Its up to me as Ian doesnt want to do either but he has picked up a book at the campsite which he will happily read while I do whatever
Its such a nice day that I choose the beach and hot pool. First a dip in the icy water followed by a plunge in the steaming hot pool. To be honest the sea water isnt that bad but you are advised not to stay in too long. Its a nice sandy beach but strewn with rocks so its hard to get in without bruising the feet! A few of the locals dash in and out, heading straight back to the hot pool. Im with them!
Its relatively busy here today. Looks like the kids have broken up from school now. Its big enough for all though the side with the infinity views over the bay is the most sought after for posey pictures and generally letting the world slip by.
lady who lives here. She tells me the kids have two months summer holiday here. It dates back to the time when the sheep had to be herded down from the mountains and all hands were needed. Now that doesnt happen so much she tells me, but they still keep the long summer break. Its a tradition.
We stock up on goodies at the supermarket then return to camp for a late lunch and general laze around. Ian wants to finish the book!
Its starting to cloud overoh well, we made it to late afternoon at least. I want to go out for a walkour campsite is right next to a beach. Unfortunately we dont get farthey dont seem to do coast paths here! But we do discover that we are camping on the site of an old farm cum fishing port.
