Okay, so starting with the letter "G" and being in Iceland is about all these things have in common.
The origin of the word we commonly use to describe a geothermal vent traces back to one particular such vent in southwestern Iceland.
Although it hasn't been active for many years, it's near neighbor, called Strokkur, is actually more faithful than "Old Faithful", erupting on average every 5-8 minutes.
So get ready . . .
Get set . . .
and Gooooooo! What's particularly amazing is how close you're allowed to get to these vents. Standing just 3 meters away, you really feel the shock wave and hot spray. After a few minutes of rapt anticipation, the blast is a bit overwhelming, and evoked that giddy, involuntary "roller coaster" laughter from both of us.
And how's this for a coda from hot to cold? A frosty early morning video of Gullfoss, just a few kilometers away from the Geysir fields.
Aaah, the majestic power of water going UP and DOWN. Love it. Thanks for sharing the wonderful sights.
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