Tag Archives: Þorsmork

Living large on the lava fields at the Fimmvörðuháls Pass, Iceland

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Dianne Fallon

When we arrive at the lava flows, I am so glad that we opted to make the trek from Þorsmork (pronounced “Thorsmork”) to this misty pass between the Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers here in southern Iceland.  Yesterday the forecast looked … Continue reading →

Posted in Hiking, Travels | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Finding the fountain of youth (maybe) on Iceland’s Laugavegur trek

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Dianne Fallon

As we begin our hike from Landmannalaugar, I feel like I am 25 again, discovering new worlds for the very first time:  vast green alpine fields, steaming fumaroles, a wide open landscape that stretches for miles.  A dark cloud chases … Continue reading →

Posted in Hiking, Travels | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment