Comments on: The ethereal beauty of Þingvellir

By: Paul H

Paul H — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:25:08 +0000

Alda – I read about that on several of the news sites I check to keep up on Icelandic news. Friday was our last day, we had already left the country by that time. That’s a shame. I hope they can rebuild.

We were really sad to leave, we didn’t want to.
We’re going to be back at the first opportunity, to settle on the Summer House for one thing (Spring, most likely).
I need to code some iPhone apps so we can have more time in Iceland.

By: Joey

Joey — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:49:07 +0000

Alda, I’m glad you’re on Twitter too, and I’ve promptly followed you. It’s great to read your blog again: I had lost touch a bit. It’s sad things still seem to be crappy. But it’s also obvious Icelanders will survive anything and thrive.

By: alda

alda — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:07:34 +0000

Paul – did you know Hótel Þingvellir burned down on Friday?

By: Paul H

Paul H — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:21:55 +0000

We sneaked in a quick visit to Þingvellir on the penultimate day of our recent 10 day visit to Iceland.
Which was our third visit to the site.
Got more photos, with my new camera, and took some HD video too.
Definitely get the sense of how important it is to Icelanders.
I had to get some video of that particular flag, the one that is flying next to the Lögberg.
No other flag would do for me.

By: NWO

NWO — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:58:57 +0000

Stunning. I had no idea that such a place existed, thanks for showing the photos.

By: Diana Troldahl

Diana Troldahl — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:32:35 +0000

I appreciate the time you take to share Iceland with us.
I still hope to visit in person some day, but until then, this blog makes me so happy :-}

By: alda

alda — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:14:42 +0000

Justin – Hi!

Jessie – yes, I know.

Fred – the trail is a bit difficult in places – you have to climb over large boulders etc. — but you could just go as far as you feel comfortable, and then turn around.
If you take the road from the capital and drive into the national park you come to a service centre with information signs etc. You can park there and walk back the way you came, along the road. The trail starts about 100-200 metres from the parking lot, off to the left. It’s pretty easy to spot.
But taking the easy route from the geological centre is also lovely.

TMCD – glad you agree.

Hildigunnur – yes, finally!!

By: hildigunnur

hildigunnur — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:08:49 +0000

And then we did get the sun

By: TMCD

TMCD — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:59:53 +0000

You brought back some wonderful memories for me!
The waterfalls has not changed much.
While stationed in Iceland, in the mid 70′s …. Þingvellir stole my heart as did other places in Iceland.
Looking to bring my nephew to this very special and sacred place.
The place do vibrates with a strange and wonderful kind of energy in the late evening. And the silence is something you can not put into words. Ask me if I believe in little people and I would have to say that for Þingvellir…. “Maybe?”

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:50:05 +0000

Alda,

I want to go there! How much more difficult is that route than the usual? (I’m middle aged and only in mediocre physical condition). Is how to get there one of those secrets like a favorite fishing hole or blueberry patch, or can you tell me where to start that trail?