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that convert raw steam into
electricity and heated water.
The Blue Lagoon’s buildings and
surroundings are, of course, manmade, but you feel like you’re in
a natural lake. However, one is
surrounded by lava instead of grass.
The water is luxuriously warm, about
100-102 degrees, and rich in minerals
such as silica and sulfur. The entire
complex is renewed from output of
the power plant every two days.
Before entering, I was required to
shower sans bathing suit, as Iceland
has strict hygiene codes. Afterward,
I braved the cold outside air and
entered the pool. I could immediately
feel the muscular tension release
throughout my body and felt
gloriously cocooned.
Blue Lagoon Dessert
In one area of the sprawling pool,
the facility provides a supply of
silica mud, as it is called, and
you apply this to your face and
shoulders. You let it dry for 5-10
minutes while you continue to
unwind, walking slowly around.
You can explore a cave area or
climb out and go into a sauna.
Blue Lagoon Lamb
Entree
I stayed in and rinsed the mud off my
face in the water. I then proceeded
to another area that gave out small
round globs of skin softener, which
they referred to as algae. You roll this
stuff over your face and neck as well.
The treatment stays on for another
minutes. ime ies because you
can meander over to an in-pool bar
and get a cocktail, glass of wine or
beer. You use your high-tech
rubberized entry band (that locked
your locker) to charge the drink!
Iceland’s Blue
Lagoon and bathers
It’s sheer decadence: a glass of wine
in a warm pool tends to eliminate all
Blue Lagoon
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