Month: March 2017

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Icelandic horses

The Icelandic horse is a special breed of horse, developed in Iceland from horses taken to the country by the settlers in 9th and 10th centuries. The Icelandic horse is long-lived and hardy and adapted to harsh weather conditions.  the Icelandic horse breed has a double coat developed for extra insulation in cold temperatures and is adapted to stay outside the whole year around. The Icelandic horse is good tempered,  has five gaits, great characteristics, is very colorful and is loved by all riders, who once have tried to ride it.  Here we see a few pictures of the Icelandic horse in its surroundings. Further information on the Icelandic horse breed is found HERE

A few horses by mount Hestfjall
A grey horse
A horse in Borgarfjordur
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Waterfall in Raudsgil

On March 2nd 2017 I hiked up a long Raudsgil Canyon. When I had reached the waterfall of Einiberjafoss – meaning Juniper Berry Waterfall, suddenly the river cleared melting ice from somewhere above the waterfall and the clear water immediately turned brown while the ice made its way down the river. Within a few minutes it at cleared again and the river looked as if nothing had happened.  It was great fun to be able to watch from a safe distance.

Juniper-Berry waterfall in Canyon Raudsgil
Juniper-Berry Waterfall, suddenly turned brown
Within a few minutes the river cleared and the waterfall turned clear as if nothing had happened.