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This bridge is absurd. It goes from nowhere to nowhere, the latter only being 20m from the former. So I wrote a poem: Here is an absurd poem about a bridge between two undesirable places, focusing on the bridge itself being the center of attention, and the gap it bridges being more interesting than the places it connects: The Bridge to Nowhere, Spanning the Chasm of Meh There lies a bridge, a meek span Connecting nowhere to oblivion Two desolate realms where none would plan To waste their time or spend a million Who needs those dismal destinations drear When the true prize is the bridge's glory? The negative spaces it cavalierly clears Is where lies the tale, bizarre and hoary Forget the dreary lands it weds, we say! It's the luxurious gap that steals the day! That void of utter nothingness between Is the real star of this ill-gotten scene The abyss an arch of airy naught A vacuum of possibility, if you thought To fill it with whimsy, dreams or mirth Transcending those humdrum pleasures of earth So gaze upon this bridge's span with confusion For under its height, emptiness abides! Those bland terminii, we'd be remiss to mind When the in-between is so sweetly shrined!
Conor McKechnie
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It probably seems impossible to walk from Europe to North America within a matter of seconds, but Iceland is a unique place where seemingly unimaginable feats are completely real. The Bridge between Continents (or Midlina) is a 15 meter (50 ft) footbridge in the Reykjanes Peninsula spanning a gaping rift between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. Beneath the bridge is a crevasse mostly filled with sand. You can also walk beneath the bridge, though we recommend that you stay on the path if you have walking difficulties. The view from the bridge is splendid. You can view the sea not far away, and on a clear day you can see Eldey island, which is just south of Reykjanes peninsula. The Bridge Between Continents is located in the eastern-most end of Reykjanes peninsula, on Road 420. The attraction is popular filled with many tourist in summer and winter months. The bridge is about an hour’s drive from Reykjavik. There is plenty of parking and it’s free.
Creation Shares
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It's a strange thing. I wouldn't really recommend that you drive all of the way here just to visit the Bridge Between Continents and yet that's exactly what I did. Why? Well continents are sort of ephemeral. We know they are there but you can't really touch them except at a place like this. And yet even here it's all a bit unreal. You can touch the canyon walls, reach down and sift the fine sand with your fingers and even just look at the bridge. They are symbols of something but it's hard to say just what that is. Still I liked the concept enough to make an effort to visit and if you like this sort of experience then perhaps you'll like the Bridge Between Continents as well. Just don't expect a café because there's nothing here but a bridge that goes nowhere. Or maybe it does go somewhere in our mind and that's enough.
Damian Cannon
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A Surreal Moment at the Bridge Between Continents Visiting the Bridge Between Continents was a truly surreal experience. Standing in the rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates was both humbling and awe-inspiring — it’s not every day you get to walk between two continents! The landscape around the bridge is stark and dramatic, with black volcanic sand and rugged lava fields that make you feel like you’re on another planet. There’s something incredibly powerful about physically crossing a bridge that symbolizes such a massive geological divide. It’s a quick stop but absolutely worth it for the unique perspective and the chance to say you’ve stood between two continents. A must-see if you’re exploring the Reykjanes Peninsula!
Rahul Jadhav
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As the name suggests this is a bridge spanning two tectonic plates. Compared to the rest of Iceland there is nothing overly special here in terms of scenery but the fact that you are walking between two plates is very cool and it provides a great photo opportunity. There is free parking available as well but otherwise limited facilities, but that's fine as I don't think anyone would spend too long here. It's a good stop though and worth a short drive to. We went from the airport (Keflavik) as soon as we landed as it's only a short drive and I'd recommend it if you have time, it's a great way to kick off a trip to Iceland and nice to 'tick off' an attraction so quickly!
Matthew Merrick
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If you're not into geology or the wonders of the world, this place might not be for you. If you're into geology, world's wonders or an Insta photographer looking for a cool backdrop (a photo carrying bridge on the arms), this is the spot for you! There are stones and a bridge and there's volcanic ash... Very rough wind very often It's a truly wonderful place. You can imagine the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, which stretch each year by several centimetres! It's one of the last free parking places.. there isn't a lot of space, especially when two or three buses arrive at the same time. Luckily, most of them are only there for about fifteen minutes!
Ingrid Kacaniova
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