I thought it was awfully brave of me to sit on a drill for this photo. Why a drill you ask? I'm at the Orkuveita-Reykjavikur Geothermal Energy Plant! The plant was established in 1987, but didn't start providing hot water to Reykjavik until 1990, and electricity in 1998. This drill is one of several that the company uses to drill into the rock where there are energy hotspots.
Geothermal energy provides Iceland with most of its power. It is used for everything from producing electricity to de-icing roads to heating swimming pools! There are many swimming pools in Iceland, and one of our most bizarre experiences was swimming in a comfortable 80-degree swimming pool while it snowed around us! The Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's most famous resorts, was created when a geothermal plant closed down.
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