人间仙境——冰岛蓝湖

by Linda Garrison

Every cruise has a port of call[沿途停靠的港口] that visitors must see. In Iceland, the Blue Lagoon[泻湖（一片浅水湖）] geothermal[地热的] spa is the place everyone knows about.

The Blue Lagoon in Iceland is one of Icelands most popular attractions. It is an outdoor pool of geothermal seawater, located 45 minutes from Reykjavik. This experience should never be missed on a trip to Iceland and can be combined with sightseeing in various guided tours to the Blue Lagoon.

I visited the Blue Lagoon on a shore excursion[短程旅行] from the Holland America Maasdam. On this visit to the Blue Lagoon, I was surprised to find that the geothermal spa is not on the coast. The Blue Lagoon is inland. In addition, its not even a natural lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is an artificial pit[深坑] dug into the lava and filled with hot seawater from a nearby thermal[热量的] power plant[发电厂]. The temperature of the water is about 38℃, which makes the Blue Lagoon such a popular destination in the cold Icelandic[冰岛的] winters.

The color and density[密度] of the water is what differentiates[区分] the Blue Lagoon from other thermal baths. This bluish-white lagoon is surrounded by the black lava, and these striking colors and the steam rising from the lagoon makes for an amazing picture. Its almost like a milk bath, but the milky look comes from the suspended[悬浮的] silvery-gray silt[泥沙] and minerals. This silt is like a sticky mud, and people smear[涂上] it on their faces and bodies for therapeutic[治疗的] reasons (and maybe a little fun).

The entry fee[费用] into the Blue Lagoon is not cheap(about 40 euros), but it includes a locker and towel. You are required to take a shower before entering the lagoon, and you will want to take one when you get out, too.

Due to the size, it is easy to find your own private spot to get that weightless sensation[感觉] as you float in the water. Enjoy the mineral rich water which is believed to have curative[医疗的] powers. Listen to your body and limit bathing time accordingly to prevent exhaustion.

The geothermal spas updated facilities include changing rooms, an indoor swimming area, a conference area, and a restaurant with a beautiful view. In addition to bathing in the lagoon, visitors can visit the lava cave or take a steam bath powered by nature.

每个游轮停靠港都有一个游客必游景点。在冰岛，每个人都听说过蓝湖地热温泉。

蓝湖是冰岛最热门的景点之一。它是一个室外地热海水池，距离雷克雅未克45分钟车程。去冰岛绝对不能错过这一体验，你还可以参加各种由导游带领的蓝湖观光。

从荷美马士丹号游轮上下船到岸上观光的途中，我去了一趟蓝湖。在此次旅程中，我惊讶地发现这个地热温泉并不在岸边，而是位于内陆。此外，它甚至不是一个天然的泻湖，而是一个在熔岩上以人工挖成的大池，里面注满了从附近一个火力发电厂流出来的温热海水。湖内水温在38℃左右，这使蓝湖成为冰岛式寒冬里一个热门的旅游胜地。

蓝湖与其他温泉的不同之处在于水的颜色和密度。蓝白色的泻湖镶嵌在黝黑的熔岩之中——鲜明的色彩对比，加上湖面袅袅升腾的蒸汽，构成了一幅摄人心魄的美景。在湖中泡澡就像洗牛奶浴，不过这乳白色来自银灰色的悬浮粉沙和矿物质。这种粉沙质就像一层黏稠的泥浆，人们把它涂抹在脸上和身上，据说有治疗功效（或许也是出于好玩）。

蓝湖的门票并不便宜（约4 0欧元），不过票价包含了使用储物柜和毛巾的费用。你必须洗完澡才能进入泻湖，出来时你自然也会想再冲个澡。

蓝湖很大，所以你能轻而易举地找到一个属于自己的私密角落，感受浮在水上那种失重的快感。好好享受富含矿物质的湖水吧，据说它有医疗效果呢。倾听身体的感受，根据自身情况注意泡澡时间，避免体力消耗过大。

这个地热温泉水疗馆的先进设施包括更衣室、一个室内泳池、一个会议区，还有一间风景优美的餐厅。除了在泻湖泡温泉，游客还可以参观熔岩洞穴，或者享受由大自然供暖的天然蒸气浴。