The End of the Pool and the Laki Road

Katrín marks the final day of the swimming pool season in Kirkjubaejarklaustur, reflects on the quieting summer crowds, and drives the mountain road to the Lakagígar craters under a sky heavy with impending rain. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Iceland: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Iceland guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Iceland Travel Podcast with Katrín Jónsdóttir. Katrín Jónsdóttir is in Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Iceland. Places in this episode: Lakagígar craters, Eldhraun lava field, Systrafoss, Kjarr Restaurant & Bar, Skaftárstofa, Kirkjugólf, Landbrotshólar, Systrastapi. Covered: Seasonal closures in rural Iceland, Driving F-roads and highland logistics, Local economy and tourism dependency, Geological history of Laki and Eldhraun, Cost of living and dining in remote areas, Village atmosphere in late August/early September. Chapters:00:00 Kirkjubaejarklaustur02:15 Pool interior04:16 Lakagígar craters06:42 Systrafoss A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kirkjubaejarklaustur #Lakagigar #RingRoadIceland #IcelandTravel #SouthCoast #LavaFields #Systrafoss #KjarrRestaurant #IcelandicNature #HighlandRoads #Vatnajokull #KatlaGeopark #SummerInIceland #TravelPodcast #IcelandLife #VolcanicIsland #SlowTravel #KatrinsJourney https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/iceland/