Day 2

Welcome to the Blue Lagoon
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OK, so we're in Iceland and the first port of call for anyone travelling here is usually a visit to the Blue Lagoon and we're no different!

Because we had no car hired, we decided to travel to/from the Lagoon with Iceland Excursions, who provide the transport, reduced entry tickets, collect you from your hotel/apartment and drop you back, while the driver gives you that little extra info on the journey.

What's that mud on your face!

Entrance through lava field
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The Blue Lagoon is about 40mins out of the city, not too far from the airport and is set in the midst of an expansive lava field. The facilities are top class and you can't help but relax while bathing in the geothermal seawater surrounded by lava rocks adn fresh air.

On entering the lagoon you have a little giggle at all the people covered in a white thick mud, but then this white mud (silica & algae) is world famous for it's positive effects on the skin, so you just join the club and laugh a yourself too! Other treatments are available, some for a further price, but worth it if you really need to relax. The temperature of the water varies from spot to spot, so it's easy to find the place that suits you best.

The famous mud
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It really is a relaxing experience sitting out in the open air in warm water and treating your skin. What an experience it must be when the place is covered in snow!

After a few hours chilling, we caught the bus back home, cooked up a nice dinner, went for a little stroll around the city and took an early night.