Last Thursday's study unit was aptly named 'Wet, Wetter and Wettest' and it began with a visit to Skogarfoss where those of us with good waterproofs were able to brave the spray at the foot of the falls. Photography isn't easy in those conditions but I did manage to get this one of Jonathan .....
Then it was on to the Solheimajokul (see 'Snout like it' posting of 27th July) which differs from Alpine glaciers in that it comes down very close to sea level. In fact, the scenery reminds me of Scotland and made me think of what Scotland would look like if glaciers were ever to return. Here it is as we were driving over the moraines towards it.....
Later we scrambled up the moraines and ventured briefly onto the ice ('team' photo on posting of 13th August) for a close up view of glacial processes. 
The cold here in winter is intense
enough to shatter stones!Lunch was a picnic on the lateral moraines overlooking the glacier - it certainly beats a panini from Brodies and the staffroom in Bonar!
After lunch it was on to the coast towards Vik, the wettest place in Iceland.
Amazing views from the cliffs at Dyrholaey...
...were almost up-staged by the inhabitants of the nearby puffin colony and their antics!
I know that some of you got outstanding photos here and I'm looking forward to seeing your competition entries in the 'nature' category!
Last stop of the day was at the black sand beach at Reynisdranger... looking back in the photo below to the most southerly headland in Iceland. The power of the sea could not be missed - amazing to think that there is no land to break the waves between here and the Antarctic!
