The Geography Department set off on another adventurous trip during the October half term, taking a group of students to explore the diverse natural landscapes of Iceland.
Third Year student Finlay Johnson reports back:
“During the first week of half term, 40 boys set off on a trip to Iceland. The itinerary looked amazing, and we were all really excited!
“We started our adventure in the Southwestern Region of Reykjanes which is a conservation area. There was a good photo opportunity – us standing in the middle of two continents – Eurasian and North America – across the tectonic plate boundary.
“We then visited the world-renowned waterfall Seljalandsfoss. This waterfall was really cool because you could walk behind it and look through the water and onto the surrounding plains. Lots of us took photos here, and the water was very loud – it sounded like thunder! This was one of my favourite parts of the trip.
“Our next stop was a geothermal power station, where we learned how Iceland gets their energy. This was a very technical talk and was really interesting.
“Our second day took us deep into the Southern Highlands region. We went to Geysir and saw something we had all been wanting to see – geysers! We were all waiting with our cameras to film the geyser erupting and they didn’t disappoint. As we were watching the geyser, it suddenly erupted, and we all got showered with warm water! After that we saw a second eruption and it was amazing!
“The next day we experienced an authentic Icelandic spa. The outdoor springs were heated geothermally and there were wisps of steam coming from the hot pools. It was amazing to be outdoors in such a cold country but still be nice and warm in the pools. I really enjoyed this experience and the view from the pools was great too.
“On our last day, we saw a once in a lifetime show. We went to the only place in the world where you can see molten lava – to see this in real life was incredible and something I won’t forget. Finally, we went to do a 4D FlyOver of Iceland, experiencing a bird’s eye view of the best spots on the island. This was truly amazing, and I would say was one of the best parts of the trip. Our chairs shifted in all directions as we ‘flew’ over glaciers, the capital city and the stunning beaches.
“It’s safe to say that this was a fantastic trip which we will never forget! Thank you to all the teachers who made this trip possible.”
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