Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.06.2017, Page 63

ing remained inside but a toilet
and a fire extinguisher—a fat lot
of good it did. Abandoned houses
dot Iceland’s landscape, many
of which have been colonised by
birds or stray sheep.
The Salthouse (Salthús)
The Salthouse was built in 1940,
by fishermen who used to make
saltfish out of cod. Abandoned in
1980, the building has recently
been renovated and is now home
to an exhibition exploring memo-
ries of the last known inhabitants.
Visitors can expect to find out
about rural life in Iceland, along
with tips and tricks from farm-
ers on stopping your theoretical
sheep from getting lost in a storm.
The Cabin -
Reykhólahreppur
En route to the Westfjords, I came
across a textbook red cabin in the
middle of nowhere. No neigh-
bours, no traffic. Just sheep. I
pulled over to get a little closer,
and felt completely tranquil. I
started daydreaming, thinking
about a life in this tiny red house.
Twenty minutes later, I had to slap
myself before someone called
the police and I got arrested for
squatting.
The Emergency Shelter -
Vestfjarðarvegur
Akin to the set of a sci-fi film, this
little tin emergency shelter fits
right in with the Martian back-
drop of the Westfjords. The out-
side of the shelter is covered in
stickers, and it makes an impact
with its 70s-style design. Offering
respite for tired travellers, inside
you’ll find blankets, bunk beds
and emergency rations. This one
is for emergencies, so don't get
any ideas: it isn’t listed on Airb-
nb. Yet.
For more cabin fever, check out
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The Moomin House - Miklaholtshreppur
The Salthouse (Salthús)
The Emergency Shelter - Vestfjarðarvegur
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