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Blue Diamond

It was not relaxing travel; it was more like exploring the places on earth that are not like on the earth the most.

 

The Central Highland is an area that comprises much of the interior land of Iceland. The Highland is situated above 300–400 meters and is mostly uninhabitable. The soil is primarily volcanic ash, and the terrain consists of basalt mountains and lava fields. A few oasis-like areas, such as Herðubreiðarlindir and Þórsmörk, are also found in the Highland. The area has many notable natural features and hiking trails. The Highland encompasses various geological features, including Landmannalaugar, Torfajökull, Eldgjá, Þórsmörk, Herðubreið, Askja, Hveradalir, Lakagígar, and the Fagrifoss waterfall. Sites in the Highland are difficult to access and may be accessible only during the summer months. Most sites require all-wheel drive or all-terrain vehicles for access due to the unpaved dirt roads. Not just unpaved dirt roads, the 4x4 campervan needs to cross lots of rivers, which was also difficult and dangerous…

 

Here is the photo from Crater Lake!

 

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Uploaded on July 15, 2025
Taken on June 30, 2025