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We don't have far to travel today distance wise so have a leisurely start. However we had not bargained on a flat tyre. Hertz were no use at all. Basically change it and get it fixed! We were unable to get it off after many attempts so the concierge at the hotel called a tyre repair place and a guy can out and put air in and we followed him back to the workshop where they extracted the nail and fixed the puncture.
It rained over night and is drizzly this morning but no wind so not cold, around 12 degrees.
It's noon and we are on our way. First stop Laufas which is another well preserved settlement of turf houses. Beautiful setting on the edge of the Fjord. Further on this road we reach Grenivik which is a farming, fishing village with the Fjord opening out into the Greenland sea on one side and mountains with visible glaciers on the other and a good place to stop for coffee.
Next is Godafoss Falls (Waterfalls of the Gods). According to the Sagas, in the year 1000 the decision of the Law-speaker was that the nation of Iceland would convert to Christianity so he ceremoniously dumped all the Norse pagan idols into the Falls.
These waterfalls are very impressive. Clear blue glacial water flows over a semi circular arc into the river below. The patterns on the rock having been carved out by the volume of water and volcanic action are like intricate carvings. One of the amazing things about most of these natural attractions is that there are no fences or restrictions on where you can go. You can get as close to the edge or as close to the water as you want. It's awesome and we are very grateful to be here at this time while it is largely untouched and so pristine.
It's a drizzly afternoon but we manage to enjoy our picnic at a table looking at the Falls before it gets too wet.
Checked into our hotel near Lake Myvatn. Very new and modern, great views across farmland but basically in the middle of nowhere, 20minutes drive to the village. We do have happy hour soon! One of the girls working in the restaurant of the hotel comes from Horsham and her grand parents live in Mt Gambier!
Laxa Hotel Lake Myvatn 2 nights
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