www.womanthismonth.com June 2018 59 LIFESTYLE | travel The stunning MoonWalk Iceland 2019, taking place in June, is the chance to join women from across the world raising cash for breast cancer. Imagine spectacular scenery, crater-like landscapes, phenomenal steaming hot lava geysers and fascinating boiling mud pools. Amongst the breathtaking scenery you will take part in a Summer Solstice Marathon, in the Northern Hemisphere. You will power walk in the land of the midnight sun, a beautiful wilderness where the sun doesn't set, walking past the mirror-like reflections of the surrounding lakeside and craggy mountains, with only your fellow walkers and new-found friends plus the odd Icelandic horse and sheep for company. The time allocated for the actual walk is 10 hours, but this is a 14-day trip during which you’ll head to the Reykjanes Peninsula and a visit to the Bridge Between Two Continents, where you’ll cross between the North American and the Eurasian plates. This part of Iceland combines natural phenomena and geothermal activity and you’ll learn all about its history and mythical stories. Then it’s onwards to the north-east of the country to the stunning area of Lake Myvatn where you’ll explore and set sail, as you head off whale watching, visiting the most powerful waterfall in Europe, climbing a volcano and trekking through lava fields, and of course visiting the local nature baths. Then there’s a day to explore the Icelandic capital Reykjavik before heading home. www.walkthewalk.org Iceland Pay a visit to the stunning Hallgrimskirkja in Reykjavic – you might even see the Northern Lights. Icelandic horses roam free and may join you on parts of your journey. Explore the stunning scenery of the Reykjanes Peninsula. Spot rainbows bouncing off Detifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Get close to the giants of the deep on a whale watching trip. Join the ladies for fun and fundraising. Save some energy for Reykjavic’s famed nightlife!
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