Gullfoss on the Ölfusá

Having stood at the base of Fagrifoss (foss means falls), and felt the power of moving water, have suitable respect for how the Ölfusá rages over the falls at this scenic site. 

Interesting thing about Iceland is they don’t even charge for parking, just googobs of people getting off buses, rentals, etc. and hiking down to the falls, then hopefully buying something at the cafe or gift shop on their way out. 

But it is a spectacular site…

The crevice/rift that the river pours into continues for miles to the south and we tracked it for a ways as we made our official turn towards the Ring Road, ISL Rt. 1

Did make a stop in Selfoss at the equivalent of a NAPA store to get new wipers installed on our rental…rain is fairly common, although the wind apparently only blows when I’m holding a fly rod. Friendly guys at the store were anxious for temps to reach 20°C/68°F so they could head for the beach…couldn’t believe it was over 100° at home, although one guy admitted he’d been to San Antonio before and burned his feet between the pools at Seaworld!