Iceland

2013, 10 days

This was basically a touring holiday with some walking every day, though walking opportunities were limited at the time of year. The walks weren't planned beforehand: we decided where to go at the start of each day, and I added the details here afterwards.

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Monochrome scenery at Hrauneyjalón (May 2013)

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