Reykjavík Grapevine - 06.05.2016, Page 56

People of
Stykkishólmur
Words and Photos by JOHN ROGERS
56 The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 5 — 2016TRAVEL
Arnór, Volcano Museum Guide & breakbeat DJ
“My parents actually met on this very stage,
before moving to West Berlin. I was brought
up there, which explains my accent. But
now, I’m back, working here of all places…
it’s come full circle. I was also a part of
breakbeat.is—I have actually DJed right
here in the museum.”
Unnar, Seatours Ship Captain
“We saw a white-tailed eagle out on the trip
today. They have a 2.5m wing span. There are
only 200 of them in Iceland, but we have two
nests here in Briedafjörður so we see them
often.”
Bryndís, Seatours “Viking Sushi” worker
“The captain tells us when to push the net off, then we trawl for
shellfish, and he tells us when to pull it up again. We get a lot of sea
urchins, crabs, starfish, and scallops, and open them up right here on
the deck. The net always comes up full. People go crazy for how fresh it
is, but I don’t actually eat it myself.”
Lára, craftswoman
“We have our shop here, and also our workshop, so people can see the
things being made. I’m working on making these angels—people buy a
lot of them around Easter, and for christenings. but a lot of tourists buy
them too.”
Sæþór, chef and owner of Narfeyrarstofa
“I bought the place back in 2001. The previous owner lived on the top
floor, but we’ve converted it into another dining room. We used to be
quiet in the winter, but tonight we were full on both floors—it’s been
very busy this year. I’m planning to renovate the basement next.”
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