By Natasha Howard – Year 11

On Tuesday 29th March 33 Year 11 and Lower Sixth Geography students accompanied by Mrs McPhail, Mrs Whiteley and Mrs Hoar embarked on a voyage of discovery to Iceland.

The week’s itinerary was packed with sightseeing and activities; as soon as we arrived at Reykjavik Airport we got onto our coach and departed for the Bridge Between Continents. We had a chance to stand on the North American and Eurasian Plates and learnt about the Mid Atlantic ridge. After visiting the Gunnuhver Hot Springs and the Krýsuvík Mud Puddles, we arrived at the Húsið Guesthouse for a delicious meal to round off an excellent introductory day.

The following days included visits to see geysers, the spectacular Skógafoss waterfall, Hekla volcano, the Blue Lagoon, and a hike up the Stóra Dímon volcano to admire the surrounding Markarfljot River and watch the sunset, which was the perfect end to our final full day.

It was fantastic to learn about how volcanic eruptions affect the locals in Iceland, how fissures open up in the ground and how geothermal energy is used; I found it fascinating that Iceland only uses renewable energy.

Iceland is an absolutely beautiful place; I know everyone will agree that we had an excellent time. It was an opportunity to connect with everyone outside of a school environment while experiencing the stunning Icelandic landscapes.

View the stunning views of Iceland on our Flickr gallery here.

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