I told our guide, Yosif, about the 'buy one get one free' offers in Britain. He responded, "Icelanders have never heard of it, but they do have an abundance of clean water here." How blissful! Just a few days ago, we found ourselves at the 'Niagara Falls of Iceland,' known as Gullfoss. This majestic waterfall is incredibly powerful and awe-inspiring. The beauty of this place allowed me to capture even a rainbow in my photographs.
However, during our visit, as I observed the water cascading down the ravine, a peculiar thought crossed my mind—a thought that's both mesmerizing and a bit melancholic. The idea of leaving everything behind seemed oddly easy, perhaps something some people had actually done. Nevertheless, when we returned to the meeting point, we noticed Yosef, our guide, appeared slightly concerned. He quietly muttered, "I hope he didn't jump." It turned out that someone hadn't come back, and about 10 minutes later, Yosef contacted his office to reach out to the missing customer. I inquired about Yosef's muttering, and he revealed that this location was unfortunately known as a popular spot for some individuals to contemplate drastic actions. You can judge for yourself. Interestingly, the missing person had been occupied in the restroom for quite a while—likely due to something he ate.
Gullfoss, translating to "golden waterfall," carries a couple of theories behind its name. One legend suggests that a Viking king discarded his amassed treasure into the pool beneath the waterfall, ensuring no one would enjoy his riches after his passing.
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