Iceland Travel Journal 冰島旅行日記 3

Day 1's Notes - Continued 繼續第一天的雜記

Iceland is known for its rapidly changing weather; rain and sun often come and go in the blink of an eye. You should keep a close watch on the sky, as a rainbow can suddenly appear and then quietly fade away. If you are lucky, you might even spot a double rainbow.

These sights inevitably remind me of the time of Noah. When humanity was filled with wickedness and corruption, God used a flood to cleanse the earth. Yet, He used the rainbow to establish a covenant with mankind. It is a sign of His promise, symbolizing God's faithfulness and His vow never to destroy the world in such a way again.

When I stare at the rainbow, the colorful sight makes me feel warm and happy. When you visit Iceland, remember to look at the sky often. You might find a rainbow or two smiling at you.

冰島以其瞬息萬變的天氣而聞名；晴時多雲偶陣雨, 雨水和陽光往往轉瞬即逝。不妨常常注意天空，因為彩虹可能突然出現，然後悄悄消失。運氣好的時候，甚至可能看到雙彩虹。

這些景象總讓我想起諾亞時代。那時人類邪惡淫亂敗壞不堪，上帝用洪水潔淨大地。然而，祂也用彩虹與人立約。彩虹是祂應許的記號，表徵上帝的信實，以及祂永遠不再用洪水滅世的誓言。

當我凝視彩虹時，那絢麗的色彩讓我感到溫欣及喜樂。如果你來冰島旅遊，記得經常抬頭看看天空。你或許會發現一兩道彩虹正對著你微笑。

Photo Date: 2019.10.14

Rainbow (2019.10.13-21)

Hringvegur (Route 1) 環島公路/國道1號

Hringvegur, or Route 1, is Iceland’s main ring road, circling the entire country for about 821 miles (1,333 kilometers). As the country's most important transport route, it connects most of Iceland's major towns and cities. It is famous as the ultimate road trip destination, passing through diverse and dramatic landscapes. We were driving east on the Ring Road (Route 1), and the scenery was exceptional and beautiful. However, a crucial safety tip: when stopping to take pictures, never pull over on the road shoulder. Instead, use designated pull-outs, parking areas, or farmer's roads.

環島公路/國道 1 號，是冰島的主要環島公路，全長約 821 英里（1333 公里），環繞整個國家。是冰島最重要的交通幹線，它連接著冰島大部分主要的城鎮。這條公路以其豐富多樣的壯麗景色而聞名，是自駕遊的絕佳路線。我們先沿著環島公路向東行駛，沿途風光美不勝收。不過，這裡有一個重要的安全提示：停車拍照時，切勿將車停在路肩上。請務必使用指定的停車區域、停車場或農業道路。

Geothermal Energy 地熱能

When driving past geothermal areas, I'd observe plumes of white steam rising into the air. Iceland is a world leader in geothermal energy, leveraging this resource to heat approximately 90% of its homes and meet about a quarter of its electricity needs. The country primarily harnesses this resource through a network of major geothermal power plants and extensive district heating systems. Overall, geothermal and hydropower provide over 82% of Iceland's total energy supply. Iceland began seriously developing geothermal energy during the 1970s oil crisis, and the availability of this cheap, renewable power has subsequently attracted energy-intensive industries. Beyond household heating, geothermal energy is crucial for powering greenhouses, supporting local food production. Among its seven major geothermal power stations is the Hellisheiði Power Plant, which is one of the world's largest and is responsible for heating the capital, Reykjavík.

開車經過地熱區時，我看到一股股白色蒸氣升騰到空中。冰島是全球地熱能源領域的領導者，利用這項資源為約 90% 的家庭供暖，並滿足約四分之一的電力需求。冰島主要透過大型地熱發電廠網路和廣泛的區域供熱系統來利用此資源。總體而言，地熱和水力發電提供了冰島超過 82% 的能源供應。冰島在 1970 年代石油危機期間開始認真開發地熱能源，這種廉價再生能源的出現隨後吸引了許多能源密集產業。除了家庭供暖外，地熱能源對於溫室的能源供應也至關重要，從而支持了當地的糧食生產。在冰島七座主要地熱發電廠中，赫利舍伊迪(Hellisheiði)地熱發電廠是世界上最大的地熱發電廠之一，負責為首都雷克雅維克(Reykjavík)供暖。

suðurland/Southern Land 南部區

Continuing eastward, we arrived at the Southern Land. Suðurland, or the "Southern Land," is Iceland's most popular and dramatic tourist region. It is a landscape defined by raw natural power, featuring glaciers, volcanoes, and stark black sand beaches like Reynisfjara. The region is famous for iconic waterfalls such as Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Key natural reserves include the expansive Vatnajökull and Þingvellir National Parks, while the town of Selfoss serves as the largest regional hub.

再繼續向東行駛，我們來到了南部區，這裏是冰島最受歡迎、最有聲有色的旅遊區。這是一片由原始的天然能源塑造的景觀。這裡有冰川、火山和雷尼斯 (Reynisfjara）黑沙灘。這地區以塞里雅蘭瀑布（Seljalandsfoss）和斯科加瀑布（Skógafoss）等具代表性的瀑布而聞名。重要的自然保護區包括廣闊的瓦特納冰川 (Vatnajökull) 和辛格韋德利 (Þingvellir) 國家公園，而塞爾福斯（Selfoss）則是這地區最大的中心城鎮。