Americans have figured out the benefits of spas and hot tubs. One of the original inspirations for that must have been the Blue Lagoon in Iceland.
We were a little travelworn when we turned down the lava rock road through yet another lava field. Around a curve we saw rivluets of blue opaque water running over the lava rock.
The parking lot was huge and mostly empty. We paid and changed, then we made our way out to the giant pool.
Wallking to the lagoon is pretty chilly, but that goes away once you step into the 100 degree water. The warmth is soothing by itself, but you can put white silica mud on your skin if the mineral water isn't restorative enough.
We also sampled drinks at the lagoon bar, that's a bar you can go to without getting out of the pool. For a free massage, the lagoon created a waterfall that you can stand under. After two hours in the heated water, I didn't think I had a sore muscle left, until I stood under the waterfall. Now I don't have any.
If we hadn't set a time to leave, I promise you I would still be there, a creature in the blue lagoon.
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