Iceland- Day 7

Today we explored Iceland. We started the day off at the Blue Lagoon. Arriving at opening at 8 AM we got in the warm pool in the dark. It was fun to explore the lagoon in the dark and watch the sun come up. One benefit of going when it was still dark out is that we really didn't notice the number of people who were there. It was so nice to sit and relax in the warm water after 6 days of lots of walking. We stayed in the lagoon until about 11:30. Our skin really was so soft from the water and minerals.

The spot where we spent most of our time lounging on the sloped side. 

We then took a drive around the south western peninsula of Iceland. Our first stop was to view the impressive waves of the ocean crashing on the rocky cliffs.

As we stood on the platform, at one point Thomas said here comes a big one. I turned to look and whoosh I was soaked by a huge wave that came up and over the platform. Yes, I was THAT person.

Our next stop was to stand on the bridge that connects the Eurasian and North American plates.

We made a circle and headed for the airport to fly home.

We had been so fortunate on all of our flights to be able to have some extra space. It wasn't looking like we would on this long leg home. Thomas really was not looking forward to the 7.5 hour flight. As we sat on the bus to be taken to board the plane (yes, Iceland needs to expand their airport) this huge man walked on and I said to Thomas, "I hope that guy isn't next to us." To which he replied, "That's Thor. Like the real one from Game of Thrones." Turns out he was The Mountain from the show. Of course, I'm clueless about those types of things and had no idea who he was but clearly just about everyone else on the plane did. Needless to say he flew first class so we didn't have to share a seat row with him.

We had such an amazing time and are so thankful for my mom and aunt who took care of our kids while we were able to go on this adventure. Already dreaming where our next adventure might take us.