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Colorful small flowers growing out of solid rock at the top edge of the plateau.

Anywhere in Iceland where you see a small church on private property the owners do not have to pay taxes on the land. It is the law. So most all farmers place a very small intimate church and maybe have one service a year or wedding inside. Clever tax move on the part of the owners of the land.

The steam area of springs, Deildartunguhver thermal area is in a class by itself. Emitting nearly 50 gallons of boiling water per second. It is one of 250 hot springs districts around the country.

It has the impression of the end of the world about to blow up. It is thermal steam emitting from the ground.

The various springs reach temperatures of 212 F degrees and has been used for heating since 1925 make Iceland a pioneer in sustainable energy.

Iceland is a land of tranquility and beauty.

Helgafell the Holy Mountain, only 240 feet in height, has a breathtaking panoramic view across Breiðafjordur Bay. A viewing dial is at the top.

A few of our group exploring the plateau of the Holy Mountain Helgafell.

From the plateau of Helgafell one can see in the distance the town of Stykkisholmur located on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Our stop for the next two evenings.

In the distance is the town of Stykkisholmur.

Photos in all directions showing the size of this Peninsulia

Taking in the 360 degree view from the top. Magnificent.

We are so lucky to have such a great local Icelandic guide with us on our trip of Iceland and a small group of 11 only.

Folklore advises anyone climbing the mountain for the first time to walk straight up without looking back or speaking and three wishes will be granted. The wishes have to be of good intent and the wisher tells no one and faces east when making them.

A small remnant of a wall on the mountain top is dated 1184 and was a part of a nearby monastery built at this time

Another group of tourists has just completed the climb at the top of Helgafell. Hopefully none of the group looked back or spoke any words thus receiving 3 good wishes..

Every trip somewhere along the journey I am lucky to find a bride and groom. I guess the groom is still in hiding.

Our Hotel

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