Today is our last day at Skalanes. We have spent 10 amazing days doing science, hiking around and boating. We have made great memories together and enjoyed every bit of these moments!

We started our day by packing all our science gear and making sure we hadn’t left anything behind. Then, while some did laundry, others cleaned the house to make sure we leave it in perfect shape. After packing all our suitcases, we gathered to play board games and cook. We spent some time enjoying our last day and did everything we wanted to, so we can leave this place with no regrets. For dinner, we had the chance to eat fabulous lasagna made by Charlie and Ella, along with Ulrik’s rice pudding and Charlie’s apple cake.

Tomorrow we are leaving the house at 8 a.m. sharp and heading to Vik, where we will stay for the next few days!

After a restful night and a healthy breakfast, we were ready to start the second day of our trip in Reykjavik.

While some of us preferred to go downtown for shopping and visiting, others took the bus to go hiking. The hike was beautiful, we walked approximately 10 km (6.2 miles) along a gorgeous river. We were surrounded by lupins, which are purple flowers, and stunning landscapes. The highlight of the hike was a breathtaking waterfall at the end; Felix and Gary were brave enough to cross the river and see the waterfall from the other side. Afterwards, we headed back to the guesthouse for some well-deserved food and rest.

In the afternoon, different groups engaged in various activities. While some got boba tea and explored the area, others went to the beach and enjoyed warm hot tubs and the cold sea water. This is what we call the real Icelandic experience!