Forgetfullness

Having checked my previous post I notice news of my Iceland trip had already been posted. This reminds me of my growing problem with my memory. Where will this all lead? Not a pretty picture( unlike Gulfoss, so good I named it twice!)

Again apologies for the lack of postings recently. I've been  very busy with work and, of course, the Edinburgh Festival requires a visit or two. The picture above is of Gulfoss(Gold Falls) in West Central Iceland. Having returned from that wonderful country I think this image, above all others will stick with me( although there is a Selfoss(Seal Falls) there also!). I arrived late and spent the first night at Keflavik Airport and then went straight on a tour to the largest glacier in the east of the country. The second Day was the classic Golden Circle with the Geysir( well a younger version as the original has expired). It was not(alcohol excepted) as expensive as I had imaged and the people were so friendly. However I did see a few fellow seals who snubbed me.
Gulfoss was actually the subject of a bid for Hydro power over 100 years ago and, thankfully, the local farmer refused to sell. "How can I sell a friend" was his response to the request. I think Niagara's power has been reduced but upstream syphoning but fortunately Gulfoss' icy flows remain untouched. Returned to the jingoism of the Olympics and its apparent effect on our referendum. However we all need to wait, 2 years is a long way off.

This is a picture of Gulfoss, a mighty waterfall in central Iceland. Just returned from that wonderful island with fond memories of the friendliness of its people and its spectacular landscape. Not as expensive as before the economic crash although there are signs of the economy regaining strength. Although Reykjavik has some interesting places to visit the real reason to visit here is the landscape beyond and it will never disappoint. Although the above is Gulfoss(Golden falls) suppose Selfoss( Seal falls) should have been visited in instead. However did visit some of my fellow seals at a glacial lagoon in the east of the island. Back to work now...