Though Iceland's Westmann Islands are generally seen on a one-day air trip from Reykjavik, we prefer to spend up to two days (the only accommodation is in the village of Heimaey).

Features volcano watches in Iceland from 1984-91 ... and 1991), Surtsey (1963-67) Heimaey Island (1973), Lake Myvatn (1975-84) and Grimsvotn Lake (1983).