A fascinating article from National Geographic circa 1969:
“Adults and children crowd a small public pool in Reykjavík to soak in natural hot water drawn from nearby springs. Although air temperatures range from the high 50’s in summer to below freezing in winter, the water remains around 85 degrees. Numerous outdoor pools operate year-round, doing a brisk business even in cold weather. Those who have taken the plunge say that few pastimes are more exhilarating than sitting in the warm bath when arctic winds are swirling about them.”
[Thanks, 100kr!]
i love that picture. Panda Bear used it for the cover of his album Person Pitch.
that picture is really nice!! I love the colors!
haha i LOVE this!
the closest i’ve ever come to this is sitting in a hot tub in 50 degree weather.
i need to step it up, no?
Wow….that is so interesting! All crowded in…..I DO love taking a really warm bath when it is cold outside, so perhaps I would like it! :)
xo
Melis
wow beautiful scene! but I think I wouldn’t like to be there ^^,