Having been here for about a week now, it seems Iceland has one of the best swimming cultures in the world. And we know that I'm obsessed with swimming. The fact that there are 16 swimming pools in the Reykjavik area alone is certainly an indication of the keenness they have, the fact that they are open from 6.30am to 10.30pm stamps it in bold ink.Could I live here?
I think I could cope with summer, despite it being fractionally too cold, and I could deal with winter with the hot outdoor pools, at least for a while... but the darkness would kill me I expect after a while.
We swam at the Blue Lagoon today followed by the same local pool from the start of our trip - we're staying in fact at the Blue Lagoon (see here) for our last night. It may be a bit touristy at the lagoon, but to be here after hours is great, and the sunset just now (ie midnight) was just divine. Yeah - you'll have to wait a bit for more photos, sorry. (ed. update: see some now below)
Early flight tomorrow so must head to bed.
2 comments:
sounds blissful water boy:)
lynnette: it was great - and with the never ending daylight it was quite a surreal night - kind of gattaca like in the morning at 5 when we got up to leave, this ethereal steam, blue waters, and moonscape around us in a minimalist yet beautiful hotel. Unforgetable.
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