Reykjavík Grapevine - 05.11.2011, Page 39

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What’s up, Lovísa?
I just released a new album, ‘Brostinn
strengur’, which I have been working
on most of this year. These days I'm
planning concerts around Iceland,
practicing my management skills and
trying to organise things well so that
everything goes smoothly. There is a
big release concert on November 18
at Fríkirkjan; I’m very excited for that.
I wake up and have my bowl of
cereal and AB mjólk, followed by
coffee. Then I spend some time on
the computer, answering emails
and things like that before I head
out to do whatever it is I have to
do. An early morning swim is the
best; I typically go to Sundhöllin or
Vesturbæjarlaug, but I have to admit
that I haven’t been for while. I need to
work on that.
I live downtown, so it is very easy
to go out for a nice lunch out. I
love noodle soup C at Núðluskálin,
especially on a cold winter day. But
usually I try to eat at home because
every penny counts and it is also nice
to have some cheese and toast with a
hot cup of tea.
I usually work at home; I have a very
cosy little office with a small studio
set up. I can stay indoors for a few
days at a time without boring myself.
But some days I’m out and about
attending meetings or setting up for
a gig.
These days I’ve been practicing a
lot with my band, Lay Low, for our
upcoming concerts around Iceland,
and I’ve also been practicing with
Benny Crespo’s Gang, trying to finish
our second album. Afternoons and
evenings are usually spent practicing
for concerts or playing concerts.
Lucky me!
I like to sleep at night, but on
weekends or after gigs I’m sometimes
up until the late... I am very easily
convinced to stay up late with beer
and good friends.
EARLY MORNING >
LUNCH >
MID-DAY >
AFTERNOON >
HEAT OF THE NIGHT >

Welcome
to the home of writer
Halldór Laxness,
winner of the
Nobel Prize
for Literature 1955
www.gljufrasteinn.is
Opening hours:
Every day 9.00 – 17.00
20 min from Reykjavík city centre -
On the way to Thingvellir National Park
Be inspired by Laxness
66° North
Highly fashionable and highly practical, 66°
Norður is a classic outdoors store in Iceland
for everybody. Nearly every Icelander has a
66° sweater or two. Their quality apparel is
made to last and keeps the elements out.
You may also find their products in high-end
stores around the world.
Bankastræti 5
10 Kolaportið
Reykjavík’s massive indoor flea market is a
wonderful place to get lost for a few hours,
rummaging through stall upon stall of
potential treasures. There are heaps of used
clothing, knitwear and other yard-sale type
goods from decades of yore, and a large
food section with fish, meats and baked
goods. Check out the vintage post cards and
prints at the table near the army surplus.
Tryggvagata 19
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Public phones
There aren’t many public payphones in the
city centre. The tourist information centre
at Aðalstræti 2, City Hall, Kolaportið, en-
trance at Landsbankinn and in Lækjargata.
Prepaid international phone cards are
recommended for int’l callers.
Internet Access
Most cafés offer free wireless internet ac-
cess. Computers with internet connections
are available to use at:
Ráðhúskaffi City Hall, Tjarnargata 11
Ground Zero, Frakkastígur 8, near
Laugavegur 45
The Reykjavík City Library, Tryggvagata 15
The National and University Library, Arn-
grímsgata 3
Tourist Information Centre, Aðalstræti 2
Icelandic Travel Market, Bankastræti 2
Reykjavík Backpackers, Laugavegur 28
Swimming Pools
There are several swimming pools in Reyk-
javík. The one in 101 Reykjavík, Sundhöll
Reykjavíkur, is an indoor one, located at
Barónsstígur. That pool features a nice
sunbathing area and some outdoor hot
tubs. Opening hours: Monday to Thursday
from 06:30–22:00, Friday from 06:30–20:00,
Saturday from 08:00–16:00, and Sunday
from 10:00–18:00.
Public Toilets
Public toilets in the centre can be found
inside the green poster covered towers
located, for example, at Hlemmur, Ingólfs-
tortorg, by Hallgrímskirkja, by Reykjavík Art
Museum, Lækjargata and by Eymundsson
on Skólavörðustígur. Toilets can also be
found inside the Reykjavík City Hall and the
Reykjavík Library.
Harpa Concert Hall
Have you seen our new concert and conference
centre, Harpa? Of course you have! It’s hard to
miss, standing tall over there by our harbour. Well,
it’s sort of new anyways. It only just opened this
year… If you haven’t been inside, you really should
because it’s really cool! There are four concert
halls, which have some really nice sound systems.
Oh and there is a pretty damn swanky bar there
with an excellent lipstick pink cocktail. And also
a pretty swanky restaurant called Munnharpan
(read our review of it a couple pages back in this
very paper). Now, go check it out!
SEMI-NEW IN TOWN
For a map of outside downtown Reykjavík
visit www.grapevine.is or the Icelandic
phonebook website www.ja.is
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DRINKING
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SHOPPING
LEGEND
Now offering
catering service!
Laugavegur 2 101 Reykjavík tel: 552 4444
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mekkleysa Record Store
The legendary Smekkleysa (or: Bad Taste)
label has been a key player in the Icelandic
music scene since the eighties, releasing
milestone records by the Sugarcubes, Sigur
Rós and countless others. Their Laugavegur
record store is an excellent resource for
stocking up on hard to find Icelandic music
items, as well as cutting edge international
releases.
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A Day In The Life
Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir