Lava fields, Iceland
Here’s a quick shot of the otherworldly lava fields of Iceland. This lava field is very old which is indicated by the deep layer of moss that carpets the hard black pumice-like rock.
I had just emerged from caving through a lava tube, an experience that destroyed my knees but was a big achievement to have crawled through small crevices and scrambled over rocks in the light of my headlamp.
The cave is formed by the surface of a lava flow cooling rapidly and creating a crust, under which the hot lava flows. Once the lava is spent and the eruption over, these tubes are left behind.
Top tip for caving under the lava fields: Leave a rock for the elves at the entrance of the cave (you will see a big pile of small rocks at most cave entrances), which will ensure you are kept safe during your underground journey. If you make it out, place another rock on the pile in thanks.
Read more on Iceland here and check out MyBBB video entry here! Happy travels to all my readers!
Iceland is on my bucket list. Great photo!
Must visit Iceland!
This looks amazing. Saw a travel programme about Iceland recently and, apart from dodgy weather (is it that bad?) looked great. I’ve been to Norway and adored it – something about Nordic places that appeals to me a lot. Great post.
Yes the weather is somewhat unpredictable! Just before we went into the cave it was pouring with rain and so windy, when we emerged it was still and cold, and you can see the oppressive cloud that clung to the mountainside in my photo above. But Icelanders have a saying that ‘There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing’!
One day i hope to go and see it!! Sounds amazing – great post!!
I would love to visit these places someday. They look so amazing!! I will be on the look out for your next post!
Hey, thank you! Looking forward to having you here