Friday 20 August 2010

Ingi Gunnar Johannsson points out destruction and danger at Geysir Geothermal Area

Kastljós (Spotlight) a news-related talk show on Iceland’s State television channel interviewed tourist guide Ingi Gunnar Johannsson in Thursday's programme.

Tourist guide Ingi Gunnar highlighted the importance of the area by comparing it to the fish product of Iceland. "Geysir geothermal is for the tourism industry what fish is for the fishing industry," said Ingi Gunnar.

Shocked by the condition of the area he said. "This natural wonder is like a painting made by Kjarval, Iceland's foremost classic painter, and it is being destroyed by visitors."

A two-year old girl fell into Blesi spring two weeks ago. A quarter of her body burnt but fortunately her legs and most importantly, her face, did not hit the water.

Tourist guides have for a long time ranted about the area. Personally, I am ashamed to bring visitors there because the geothermal formations are damaged by people's feet. It is broken up instead of being illustrious.

Watch Kastljós video 19 August 2010, click here.

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