Another Big City
It’s no secret that Iceland is one of the most volcanically active places on Earth. The country makes great use of all that energy just below the surface. Geothermal energy meets the needs of almost 90% of the nation’s hot water and heating requirements. It’s the same energy that creates the popular hot pools of the Blue Lagoon. Today's forecast Reykjavik remains one of the cloudiest and coolest capital cities in the world. In fact, the record temperature in Reykjavik is just 78.3 degrees Fahrenheit, recorded in July 2008. There is not a single McDonald’s anywhere in Iceland. Fast-food fans shouldn’t worry though. Visitors to Reykjavik can enjoy Taco Bell, KFC, Dominos and Pizza Hut alongside the local offerings. No fast food breakfast for us though. We enjoyed the typical continental-style breakfast of cold cuts, fruit, cereals and breads. The croissant looks a bit better with Kim's yogurt today than the salami yesterday. They actually had gluten free bread too. Yay! We left...