Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.06.2019, Side 51

Island Life
Hot news from the cold Icelandic countryside
Words: Andie Fontaine
Summer in Iceland typically means a cloudy and cool Reyk-
javík area while the northeast is sunny and warm. However,
the last weekend of May
flipped the script—
while it was sunny and
warmish for days in a
row, northeast Ice-
land was hit with
freezing tem-
peratures and
even snow.
Can both
regions ever
experience
the same
weather at the
same time? Time
will tell.
A cat in Akranes going by the
auspicious name of Jósefína
Meulengracht Dietrich has
just published a book
of poetry. Yes this
is a real thing
that happened.
Furthermore,
it’s actually
an
anthology,
selecting
her best works of
hundreds
she has
composed
over the
years. We promise
to investigate this
intriguing story
further.
You know how the say, “make hay while the sun shines”? Well the people
of South Iceland aren’t ones to stick around waiting for favourable
conditions for the venture, as it has been reported that hay harvesting
has begun in the region. Livestock everywhere breathed a sigh of relief.
51The Reykjavík Grapevine
Issue 09— 2019
North: Best Bar
R5 Micro Bar, Akureyri
With an expansive selection of
craft beer, R5 is your cozy local in
the North. Their taps pour a diverse
array of ales from Icelandic brew-
eries. Our panel raves that this is
the “ideal place to have a beer or
wine with friends and just sit down
and chat.” Time your visit with a
weekly concert for an extra treat.

West: Must-See Spot
Flatey Island
You know that quintessential sum-
mer feeling of time slowing down?
The smell of the season—grass,
wildflowers, sea spray—floats on
the breeze, and there’s nothing on
your agenda but to breathe it in.
That’s Flatey. Drive to Stykkishól-
mur and catch the ferry to spend a
day among Flatey island’s colourful
houses, impossibly green grass—
and puffins.
Reykjanes: Best Hotel
Hotel Berg, Keflavík
This smart, modern hotel is located
on the hill behind Keflavík harbour.
While the town itself is not known
for its beauty, this spot is as tran-
quil as you could wish for, with com-
fortable bedrooms, a relaxed sitting
area, and a rooftop pool from which
you can watch the sun sink into the
sea. The perfect final stop before a
morning flight.
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