We spent several days with our friend, Carina who was not only a gracious host but spent hours telling us about Iceland and what it is like to live here and then showing us many of the places tours would never go to.
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| One would think that this much glass in the entry and front door would be cold but the floor is heated and the lower left corner is a stove so it is actually cozy. |
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| House of Parliament |
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| The old side by side with the new |
Interesting Churches
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| In a lava field |
Ten Minutes out of the city the barren land begins
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| In the early years of the country and even sometimes now the sheep would winter in these caves |
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Visit to a grocery store
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| Products are separated i rooms of appropriate temperatures -hard o the workers |
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| Lamb's head |
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| Fish heads |
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| Anchovies |
Misc
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| Hot Dogs - called sausages here are VERY popular. EVERY stand has a long line and people double park or park illegally to stand on line for one. |
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| The beautiful Icelandic sweaters are everywhere and expensive! |
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| Sheeps skin |
Back to Carina's home for a wonderful traditional lamb dinner and good conversation
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