ANYhow, on our way to the airport, we convince Joe that we'd rather see the place from a different perspective, and he's always down for a hike, so we're in easy agreement.
We park at the base of a nearby hill and immediately dive into a little forest, where we're instantly lost in our own little world.
![](http://1l1t.com/photos/150625_iceland22_bluelagoon/_ED_7821.jpg)
Sanctuary
![](http://1l1t.com/photos/150625_iceland22_bluelagoon/_ED_7827.jpg)
Hearty growth
As we climb out of the forest, we're back in familiar Icelandic terrain of rock, moss, and ground-level vegetation.
![](http://1l1t.com/photos/150625_iceland22_bluelagoon/_ED_7834.jpg)
More hearty growth
We climb steeply, and we're soon granted with views in every direction of our endless and desolate-yet-rich surroundings.
![](http://1l1t.com/photos/150625_iceland22_bluelagoon/_ED_7837.jpg)
Secret lair
![](http://1l1t.com/photos/150625_iceland22_bluelagoon/_ED_7838.jpg)
Desolate ribbon
Finally, we're at the top of the hill, and we gaze down upon the mighty Lagoon.
![](http://1l1t.com/photos/150625_iceland22_bluelagoon/_ED_7840.jpg)
Blue Lagoon left, geothermal plant right
Yep, the Blue Lagoon is the wastewater holding pond for the geothermal plant next door, but I do admit that they've done an awfully good job of making it seem special and worth ~$35 or whatever.
We make a quick stop at the facility on our way from our hike to the airport and wander around the outside for a few minutes, and while it's cool, we're glad that we didn't make a day out of it.
It's with heavy heart that we set our sights for the airport and away from this stunning little country :(
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