Day 3
- Wake up at 8:43. A blend of Kellog’s and cornflakes await as well as a day of exploration.
- Head to Thingvellir where the Vale is filmed in Game of Thrones. This is the division between the North American and European tectonic plates - and it’s more than noticeable. Despite my research, it was very difficult to find the exact locations of where parts were filmed. Across the main 2km stretch of the cragg (crack) there were many potential locations, but my reassurance was the prolific use of CGI in Game of Thrones was likely used to “touch up” the scenery hence the lack of recognisable parts. It nonetheless felt real and you can really see why they chose the location even if it isn’t exactly how the book describes it. Then again would you rather it be all CGI and close to the book or mostly realistic and further from the book?
- This was also the location of where the chieftains of early Icelandic settlers decided to hold their first of many governmental meetings over a thousand years ago (circa 980 AD) where they would discuss laws and justice. Also where trials were held and were described as reminiscent of the 1 to 1 vengeance combat as described in the the Sagas of Iceland.
- We stumble through the front door yearning for food and - wait… first it’s hot tub and cocktail! Tonight is fish curry and discussions of tomorrow’s plans.
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