Panorama made of 13 x 3 photos taken on the 02 August 2009.  

At the top of Hlidarfjall, beautiful views of Lake Myvatn and surroundings. This summit is not very high (771m), but the rise is very tiring and unstable, because this mountain is composed of small lava rock, the whole is quite friable, and it slides easily. In winter, skiing can be practiced Hlidarfjall.... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 13 x 3 photos taken on the 01 August 2009.  

Back the top of Hlidarfjall, short break to contemplate the majestic Lake Myvatn, under a sky dotted with small cottony clouds... ... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 12 x 3 photos taken on the 01 August 2009.  

In bike ride around Lake Myvatn, break on the rock to enjoy the view quiet and peaceful.... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 12 x 3 photos taken on the 02 August 2009.  

Around Lake Myvatn, training bizarre klasar, emmergent of the lake.... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 12 x 3 photos taken on the 02 August 2009.  

South of Lake Myvatn, Stakholstjorn of ancient volcanoes, whose peaks emmergent of the lake.... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 13 x 3 photos taken on the 02 August 2009.  

To turn a corner, we find that we must step over this flaw to move on. Be careful not to fall in!... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 9 x 3 photos taken on the 04 August 2009.  

Under the previous flaw, a small opening to crawl under the rock, and enjoy the sun illuminating the hot water and vapor in the cavity.... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 13 x 3 photos taken on the 04 August 2009.  

The climb is not difficult on this unstable ground composed of lava dust and small stones, but on arrival at the summit, a strong wind and cold, we were spared the flanks of the volcano during the rise, destabilizes the marchers, as to make us fall! Hold on!... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 15 x 3 photos taken on the 04 August 2009.  

At Krafla, still active volcanic area, exploited for its deposits of hot water, a path is drawn in the mud, avoiding the hottest areas! Significant risk of burns!... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 16 photos taken on the 03 August 2009.  

At Krafla, another pool of mud, this time boiling, it is good to warm up in the corner... by cons, sulphurous smells are not always pleasant!... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 16 photos taken on the 03 August 2009.  

Krafla area had no recent eruptions, though the steam escaping from fumaroles and smallest cracks and holes... ... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 13 x 3 photos taken on the 03 August 2009.  

Krafla area is a little desert, where there was no tag to identify it would be easy to get lost on the lunar terrain. At times, you'd float elves, but they are as fumaroles... whatever... ... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 13 x 3 photos taken on the 03 August 2009.  

When returning to Lake Myvatn Krafla on foot for 2 hours we cross a lava field, and what a surprise to see all the shades of color in these lavas, the dark blue, purple, to red, the orange and even yellow! No photo retouching abusive!... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 13 x 3 photos taken on the 03 August 2009.  

On the road to Landmannalaugar, the bus stops near the waterfall Aldeyjarfoss, impressed by the shape of the rocks around!... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 13 x 3 photos taken on the 05 August 2009.  

Beautiful scenery of Landmannalaugar, a small clearing we can admire all the green colors on the sides of mountains.... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 12 x 3 photos taken on the 08 August 2009.  

During this trek of 5 days in total autonomy, we plant our tent the first night near a refuge (camping allowed), we finally arrimmons with straps as we can on the ground both sandy and hard as of the Pier, and encircle a small wall of Piers to limit the onslaught of wind... Chilly refrain!... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 12 x 3 photos taken on the 09 August 2009.  

During the trek Landmannalaugar, we alternate crossings plains, deserts, rivers... ... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 9 photos taken on the 09 August 2009.  

   Panorama made of 10 photos taken on the 09 August 2009.  

Just before arriving at Porsmork: before the last step leading us to Skogar, where we will walk with more than 12 backpacks in complete autonomy, accessible through a pass between two glaciers, snow, after more than 1000m in altitude, we value our last moments of rest. Rest of short duration, as seen on this picture on one side the blue sky and the sun warms us, and on the other side threatening clouds, spilling their water thoroughly... we soaked after 10 minutes left... ... Read the full story.

   Panorama made of 11 photos taken on the 09 August 2009.