This was supposed to be our final full walking day in Iceland, but I opted out. Partly this was because of the combination of the plan and the weather forecast: 11 miles including stream-wading under a forecast of "light rain, heavier later"… ? Nah! Not today. Partly it was just: it had been a busy week, and I just wanted to chill. (Our illustrious leader whispered "If I was a client I'd be bunking off too".) So, a short (two-hour) walk around town would be my limit. Two whole hours? In Hveragerdi? How? That exclamation will mean nothing to you, unless I start by explaining a little about ...
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