Reykjavík Grapevine - 02.07.2008, Page 32

We always continue to be a
colony. We’ve been brain-
washed, first we had the
Danes ruling us, then we had
the US Army and there was
this panic when the army left.
It is like people can’t make
independent decisions.
Björk on the Icelandic way of thinking
Page 16
Who wants to replicate the
drab grey façade associated
with big cities where people
don’t welcome each other with
a friendly “góðan daginn”?
Alexandra Hertell wonders why more people
don’t speak Icelandic
Page 6
An old saying goes: “If you
bring a handgun for bear-pro-
tection, remember to always
travel with someone who runs
slower than you.”
The Grapevine estimates the threat of polar
bears.
Page 26
You’ve got shit, piss, vomit and
blood. Those are the four bod-
ily fluids you can joke about.
Oh, and cum. That’s five, then
Comic genius Hugleikur Dagsson analyzes
his sense of humour
Page 6
To think morally implies
applying moral values like
justice, love and respect which
constitute an ethical attitude
towards living beings and
nature itself.
Everyone should listen to philosopher Páll
Skúlason
Page 20
Stuffed with stuff
www.safetravel.is can save your life
simple things that could save your life
Three
1. Safety belts
Don’t even think about it
– buckle up!
2. Limit your speed
Speeding is the no.1 cause
for accidents
3. Road awareness
Most rollover accidents
happen on gravelled roads
1. A Travel plan
Let someone in on your
travel plan
2. The Weather Forecast
Always check the weather
forecast
3. The Right Equipment
Can your equipment withstand
Icelandic conditions?
Hiking Driving
Your essential guide to life, travel and
entertainment in iceland.
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