Before going into the details of our trip we want to list some curiosities about Iceland and the Icelandic people.

Once upon a time Iceland was covered with trees
Strange but true! Before the arrival of the Viking settlers, it is assumed that the island was covered at least one third by trees.
Obviously, once upon a time ecologists did not exist, and the Vikings thought of merchant and war, so they continually needed trees to build ships. They used all the possible timber from the island, making it the expanse of grassy hills we know today.
There are some small areas that have been reforested, and other such projects are underway to combat soil erosion.

Icelanders left babies out of the shops
It is Icelandic custom to leave babies in pushchairs or prams outside during daily shopping in the shops, even in the middle of freezing winter!
Don't roll your eyes as protective parents: Icelanders believe that leaving their children in the cold for a few minutes is helpful in building a more resilient immune system.
Also, with crime almost non-existent in the nation, what could possibly happen?

Icelanders believe in elves

There are no mosquitoes in Iceland (for now)

In Iceland there are wild reindeer that are the result of a failed breeding

Icelanders have two first names rather than first and last names

There are more animals than people, with sheep coming first

Icelandic horses
The beautiful Icelandic horses are much smaller than ours, which makes them look more like ponies, and are protected by a specific law. Furthermore, other equine breeds cannot be imported from abroad to preserve the purity of the Icelandic breed.

The Northern Lights are visible, but only in winter!

There are more than 100 active volcanoes in Iceland

Mc Donald's has no outlets (for now)

The thermal baths
The waters of the famous baths of the Blue Lagoon, or of the more distant ones of Myvatn, are basically the discharges of the geothermal plants. Here is a typical Icelandic example of a circular economy.

Latest tips
If you are passionate about photography, consider the parking lot in which to leave the car to have the sun in favor. Sometimes going from the east to the west car park takes hours to walk. We simply used Google Maps to find the most favorable side.

Try to stock up on food at the supermarket by the afternoon, because you won't always find the shops open after that hour.

Never ever attempt to cross a ford unless you are sure you have a suitable vehicle and your driving skills. You would risk turning your holiday into a nightmare!