Skaftafell (18)
We are headed for a National Park called Skaftafell where Iceland's largest glacier is. The park is essentially inaccessible because of the glaciers themselves. But just on the southern edge of this mammoth glacier, there is a small park headquarters, a campground, and the trail heads for lots of trails.
I am actually stunned by something. In the US, say, when you visit a National Park, you pay a hefty fee to enter. Here in Iceland, all such attractions so far have been free. No tickets, not much by way of rules about where you could go or when. Usually, there's a restaurant, a gift shop, and maybe a convenience store. Sometimes there was a campground which does have a fee. This must be what it was like in the US when the Park Service was created.
Read MoreI am actually stunned by something. In the US, say, when you visit a National Park, you pay a hefty fee to enter. Here in Iceland, all such attractions so far have been free. No tickets, not much by way of rules about where you could go or when. Usually, there's a restaurant, a gift shop, and maybe a convenience store. Sometimes there was a campground which does have a fee. This must be what it was like in the US when the Park Service was created.
