The magnificent display of colours at Landmannaulagar

Iceland, 2008

To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.
— Mary Davis

Still amazed that I had the Kjolur trek all to myself, I start preparing for a four-day trek from Landmannaulagar to Thorsmork; known as the Laugavegur trail. The beautiful and well-assorted organic store in Reykjavik is my go-to place to stock up. Maps and trail info is studied, and I set out exploring options and departure times for busses. Check, check, double check, I am all set for my next adventure.

It is still early when my alarm alerts me that it is time to get up. I walk to the bus station, and once there, I soon realize that this time around there are many others with the same destination. From the solitude on the Kjolur trek I am going to the most famous and populated trek in the country. I wonder if I’ll find myself walking in line. It will for sure be a new and entirely different experience.