We followed an unusually productive day with an appropriately restful one. Our bodies must be acclimating to the light nights - we didn't stir until after 10am, despite staying in our busiest campground yet (plenty of others in tonight's pic!).
As promised. We hung around Lake Myvatn today to explore some of its geological wonders. The biggest portion of our exploration involved a bike and hike to/around Hverfell, a "classic tephra ring." This roughly symmetrical volcanic crater is over a km across and 500m tall. The hike around the perimeter at the top offered picturesque views of the varied surrounding landscapes. Along the way, we stumbled upon fissures, steaming vents, caves, hot springs, and caves with hot springs. This wore us out, but the best thing about camping in the same place two nights in a row is the ability to take a tent-nap. We rose from our slumber to finish the day at the Myvatn Nature Baths - "The Blue Lagoon of the North" is open until midnight!
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