I arrived back in the Capital of Reykjavík last night, staying at the same hotel I was in when I begin this Icelandic Ring Road adventure. I went to sleep early so I could get an early start.
Today I head out to Iceland’s most infamous waterfall, Gullfoss. Dark skies and a light but constant rain are with me as I head back out of the city. I could have gone to Gullfoss last night, but I had a feeling that it would be packed with tourists. I am hoping that a combination of an early arrival and the rain will keep the tourists temporarily at bay.
The rain hardly lets up on the two hour drive. I make a wrong turn and end up going down a muddy road, although GPS says I’m close to Gullfoss. I turn around, and eventually make it to the Gullfoss parking lot. It’s 7 a.m. and the place is deserted. I’m not even sure I’m in the right area, as one would think I could at least hear the water…..
I get out of the car, and walk among the empty buildings, and find a trail. The clouds and rain make it difficult to see, but a faint roar is coming from somewhere. I keep walking….
Soaked to the bone I am when I first set eyes upon Gulfoss. Alone I enjoy this powerful waterfall, as there is no one else around. A rarity, I think. Even with the inclement weather.
I roar like an animal to the skies, feeling most alive in the early morning hours.
