I & I - 2011, Page 9

9I&I
"I was wrong. Every image and every imagined scene of Iceland
vanished when I landed at Keflavik. Every day in Iceland taught
me a new lesson. The deep respect for each other, which is the
basis of respect for their country and its people is something that
must be made known to the world. Iceland is an island of ravish-
ing beauty but I think that its major contribution to the world is its
unique spirituality, formed over centuries. "
"I have been to Iceland twice. First in the summer of 2008 I trav-
eled around the island and I was impressed by the landscape,
wilderness, contrasts and beauty of the country. The next year
I went to Landmannalaugar to do the awesome Laugavegur trek
in the southern highlands. Both experiences have been unbeliev-
able, and I’m already thinking, when will be the next time I go to
Iceland. "
Bathed in northern light
by David Pepler
- September 03, 2010
Best vacations ever
by Cesar - June 03, 2010
"About 20 years ago I read a Swedish novel written by Per Olof
Sundman that was based on Hrafnkels Saga. It was roughly
the same story transferred to modern Iceland. It fascinated me and
made me interested in everything Icelandic. I started to learn the
language and in this way I met an Icelander who is now my hus-
band. I am part of a big, wonderful family whom I often visit in Ice-
land, and I enjoy every minute of being there. I love the stunning
nature, the good food, the hospitality, and all aspects of culture,
from literature and arts to knitwear! "
Inspired by the sagas
by Zsuzsanna Tomcsányi
- June 03, 2010
"Streets—even the touristy ones—are devoid of the ubiquitous
BabyGaps and Mcdonalds, and populated with custom de-
signed lines of clothing, housewares, and stationary. A volcano
blows up, and all of a sudden a line of chocolates appears, beauti-
fully designed and brilliantly executed, shaped like tiny Icelandic
mountains in clever triangular packaging. Coffee, anyone? You can
forget about finding an overpriced Venti latte at a Starbucks, thank
goodness. And what do you do to decorate the town when just
about everything that isn't made of rocks, dirt or fish needs to be
shipped in? On every street corner downtown I found an incredible
array of street art: funny, freaky, thought-provoking, artful, and just
plain weird. "
So long and Thanks
For all the Fish
by Anneli Rocknak
- August 09, 2011
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