Hiking in South Iceland: The Drama of Nature
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Highlights
- I love pushing myself, and I can keep a steady pace on rugged and steep terrain
- This is as challenging as it gets? Great
- Let’s do this
- At the end of the day, I want to feel like I’ve had a real workout
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Free time. This block of time has been set aside for your personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
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