June 17, 2009
Geothermal water is allowing Icelanders to enjoy domestic fruits, veggies - and even bananas.
The big challenge is to produce enough electricity for lamps during the dark winter season.
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After a long drive through lava desert, we park and hike out to explore some lava tunnel caves.
We descend into an undergound labyrinth of rocks, caves, and tunnels.
They are massive in size.
and very dark in places
Martin, Christine
bright light ahead
another opening to the ground
we continue through several tunnels and openings, before coming back up to the surface.
Slippery, fun.
With lots of glacial water, there are many waterfalls.
This one, Barnafoss, runs through arches and down stairs.
on to new sights
through an endless rock desert
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The jazz fusion band sounds really great
There's also a chance to meet up with Hallgrimm, Inga's dad.
This town does not sleep, the sun barely sets.