This October a group of A-level Geographers went on a trip to Iceland. We had been planning this trip for ages, since the beginning of last year, and it was a surprise to finally be counting down the weeks then days to when the trip was going to begin.
The focus of the trip was exploring the exciting Tectonic and Glacier landscapes: a Geographers’ paradise. After an early start and hours of travelling, we finally arrived in Iceland. To recover from our hectic morning of travelling we went straight to the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa, to relax in the naturally heated water, voted the world’s best spa by Conde Naste.
During the week, we toured around Iceland and looked at the stunning Tectonic Features which ranged from volcanoes to rift valleys and fumaroles to waterfalls. One of the most enjoyable activities we experienced was glacial walking on the second day. This involved getting equipped with crampons and ice axes and climbing up Iceland’s second biggest glacier. This experience was unforgettable and we all felt like real explorers.
The following day we went on a boat trip to the island Heimaey and scaled Eldafell, the volcano which coated the island with ash and created the ‘Northern Pompeii.’
On our final evening some of the group tried sheep head, an Icelandic delicacy! Luckily, the rest of the food was far less extreme and very nice! We even went to a famous hotdog stand which Bill Clinton approved and a fancy burger bar where most people have to wait three weeks for a table!
The trip was amazing and enjoyed by both students and teachers. We gained memories and friendships which we will remember for a long time. It was truly a once in a lifetime trip!
Article: Ethan Petrou 13LRP
Photographs: Liam Smith 13DB
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