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The Timeless Wonder of the Icelandic Countryside

Probably the most famous day trip/tour in Iceland is the "Golden Circle". It takes you on a spin through some of the Southwest's most famous natural and historical sights, such as the Gulfoss waterfall, the [thorn]ingvellir rift valley which served Iceland's Viking settlers as the location of their parliament, and the hot springs of Geysir (where the term "geyser" was coined) which still serve to spew boiling water on thick-headed visitors.

This clip is not actually Geysir which has lain dormant for the past 40 years (or so the tour guide seemed to indicate), but Strokkur, which erupts every 8 or 10 minutes.  Don't worry, we've only simulated the anticipation-filled, battery-draining wait by editing it to about 20 seconds.  Note the people to the far right who experience splashback.