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18.06 A warm-up before a big climb; scenes of Iceland from forthcoming hikes.

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Not a lot to add to the visuals. Hummocky moraine, a ground cover that extends over parts of the country They don't get much steeper than this as editor struggles bravely with damaged knee. These are definitely not large 'sno-cones'. An extremely dull weather day, but always exciting. A view from the peak of Mount Hverfjall overlooking a volcano, a recent hike. On the way down, following a goat's path. At times like this, the idea of four legs, although not attractive, would be most useful. A couple of birds looking to break the ice. Why are they blue (icebergs, not 'icebirds'), people ask? Our new theory is that if you stayed in the cold so long wouldn't you turn blue, too. Aren't you sorry you asked? Jenni calls for a rope; campground below Thought of showing one more iceberg before they melt in the quickly 'heating climate'. The black streaks are a reminder of the 2010 eruption. A quic...