Reykjavík Grapevine - 03.02.2012, Síða 39

Borgarhjól
For those that want to soak up the city
sights and surrounding countryside at a
more leisurely pace, then you should really
check this place out. Its a really old school
bike shop that mends as well as rents out
bikes, and at really reasonable rate too.
They also sell helmets, safety gear and
accessories if you really want to go all out.
Hverfisgata 50
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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 ÁTVR (Liquor store)
In Iceland, alcohol isn’t sold in the grocery
shops (that stuff in the shops that looks
like beer—it isn’t beer. Trust us). You can
buy alcohol in the state-owned liquor
stores named ÁTVR, usually referred to as
Ríkið (“The State”). One store is located
in the city centre. Opening hours for the
downtown one are: Mon.–Thu. 11:00–18:00,
Fri. 11:00–19:00, Sat. 11:00–18:00.
Austurstræti 10a
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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.
20 BÉ
Laugavegur 20B
In 'The Devil Wears Prada', Nigel informs Andy
(and therefore us) that fashion is extremely
important because it is art that we wear. We carry
it with/on us every day. The newly opened 20 BÉ
houses both fashion and art for the discerning
eye. Located just off of Laugavegur, 20 BÉ is home
to fashion labels Helicopter clothing and Begga
Design, as well as art courtesy of Muses and
other artists. Pop along and indulge in some retail
therapy and culture to take away the winter blues!
Open Monday – Friday: 11:00 - 18:00, Saturday:
11:00 – 16:00
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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LEGEND
Now offering
catering service!
Laugavegur 2 101 Reykjavík tel: 552 4444
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What’s up, Guðmundur?
These days I’m mostly focusing
on two projects. With the help of
The Best Party in Reykjavík and
many individuals from all around
the country, I am forming a new
political party on a national level. It
is called Björt framtíð, or “The Bright
Future Party.” We will be holding an
inaugural meeting on February 4
and after that we will aim for a bright
future.
The other project is about a better
future for disabled people. I am in
charge of a committee within the
Ministry of Welfare that is developing
a system of personal assistance
for disabled people in Iceland. It
would give the disabled the ability
to hire their own assistants and
gain the same independent living
that everyone else enjoys. This is
something that we are going to start,
as an experiment, in February.
So these two projects take a lot of my
time these days, but there is also a lot
to do in Alþingi, and of course being
a father to my children and a proper
husband.
My typical day starts around 8:00.
Then I, or my wife Alexia, take the
children to school. Often I have a
meeting around 9:00, sometimes in
the Ministry of Welfare or in Alþingi.
Between meetings, if I can, I grab
a bite at St. Pauls on Tryggvagata.
The sandwiches there are excellent.
Gourmet stuff. And the chef is also a
drummer in my band Ske. Great man.
Solid.
Usually after lunch there is a
parliamentary session. But often in
the afternoon I go up to Brautarholt,
in the eastern part of town, where
Bright Future has an office. There we
have a lot of things to discuss these
days.
Then I usually try to find time to go
to the gym. I go to World Class on
Seltjarnarness. It’s a nice gym that’s
not too crowded and the swimming
pool is excellent.
If it’s Friday I sometimes end the
week by having a pint or two with the
guys in the band, and recently we
have really enjoyed the vibe at KEX
(Skúlagata).
But usually I simply try to be at home,
working on the computer, doing
something with the kids and being a
proper husband. Alexia and I also feel
obliged to follow several television
series very closely. We are extremely
worried about the mental health of
Dexter Morgan for example, and
Gregory House. Not to mention Liz
Lemon.
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