I live in a province that is gripped by winter for what feels like seven months of the year. So where do I choose to go to get away from cold, windy Saskatchewan...where else...Iceland..where the weather is cold and windy. You know how you think going to work in the dark and coming home from work in the dark really sucks...It really could be worse..What if you went for lunch at work and it was still dark, and by the time you had your afternoon break, the sun had set for the day...oh yeah that's Iceland. They say that Reyjavik (the capital) enjoys only one completely clear day every July. In January, the average goes up to three. Are you sold yet? But guess what, Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate relative to its latitude an provides a habitable environment and nature. Maybe Saskatchewan should change it's name to Iceland.So what do we know about Iceland? The Republic of Iceland is an island nation located in the North Atlantic. It has a population of 320,000, the oldest of which is Torfhildur Torfadottir who is a ripe old 105.5. Not bad.
- Iceland has the highest internet usage in the world at 92 per cent of its population.
- The most popular boys name is Jon
- Iceland has no navy, army or airforce...but they do have a Coast Guard
- The water is so pure that it is not treated prior to it flowing out of the taps
- The literacy rate is 99.9 per cent
- It is a hot spot for volcanic and geothermal activity
The main reason for visiting Iceland is a practice call RUNTUR, from midnight to 5am, young and old Icelanders swirl around Reykjavik's tiny vibrant bars and clubs, drinking, dancing (pass), laughing and gossiping and did I mention the drinking, only to slow down for hot dogs. Some say that hot dogs are Iceland's national food and Bæjarins beztu pylsur is THE place to get one, Bill Clinton even scarfed one down during one of his visits.Stay tuned, departure is December 3.
Sorry I couldn't resist, he is sooo cute!
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Hot dogs? Odd. When I was in the fancy pants Air New Zealand lounge, all of the food on the buffet was pretty classy...until you reached the pot of boiled hot dogs at the end. Definitely a wtf moment for me. I was sitting next to a businessman who scarfed down three of them.
Strange for sure, I don't imagine they have lots of beef, pork, horse, racoon, rat...whatever it is that ends up in a hot dog . Air NZ lounge is lovely. Cant wait to hear about your trip!
Enjoy the Land of Fire & Ice!
I just finished "Book of Negroes", wonderful book .... have you finished or just starting?
Finished the "Book of Negroes" a while back, it will be the topic of our book club in January.
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