Iceland Highlands

lake in highlands

An azure colored lake provides color in the Iceland highlands.

The Iceland highlands are known for their relatively bright colors.  Most of the color is from low growing mosses, contrasting with the black volcanic sands as well as rich, colorful mineral deposits.  These colorful highlands were not a destination for us.  Rather they were simply something to fly over to get to the next collection of abstract rivers scenes.  However, we liked them so much we returned the following day.

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Croatia

Plitvice Through the Trees

Plitvice Lakes National Park Through the Trees

Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia is an all too popular spot for beautiful blue green lakes and numerous waterfalls.  Summers visits must be brutal with the huge crowds.  There is not a lot of room for tourists to spread out since 90% of the park is viewed on boardwalks the size of a normal sidewalk.
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