Mountain views from the Dimmuborgir formations also called the “Dark Castles,” are unusually shaped lava fields east of Mývatn in Iceland. This lava field consists of a massive, collapsed lava tube formed by a lava lake about 2300 years ago. The Dimmuborgir area is composed of various volcanic caves and rock formations, reminiscent of an ancient collapsed citadel. (Oct. 5, 2021)

Me at the Namaskard, a geothermal area with fumaroles, large mud pools, steam vents and an orangy-red landscape in northeast Iceland. The Namaskard is part of the Námafjall, a high-temperature geothermal area at the foot of the volcanic mountain with the same name. (Oct. 5, 2021)

The living room area and views from our summer house at the Lýsuhóll Guesthouse and horse farm in Western Iceland on the South coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula where I spent the night with other group members. (Oct. 6, 2021)