Well past the midpoint of our journey we set off once more to discover what else this incredible country had to offer. It was too much to ask to better the serene yet awe inspiring expanse of snow the day before. Regrettably it proved to be so. Just like the two perfectly still mirror lakes we passed, today was a reflection of the past two days. Although it provided a different kind of calm and tranquility it paled in comparison making the landscape look almost ordinary.

Save for a few Icelandic ponies not even a lengthy detour round the mountains to follow the coastal road would lift the level of excitement and adventure we experienced yesterday. There were of course some wonderful things to see. It’s hard not to in a country as varied as this. Perhaps tired eyes played a part too, but the day as a whole could not top the previous day. But that was fine, we have had a fantastic journey thus far and there was always tomorrow.