Happy Commerce Day!
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"The first Monday of August is Commerce Day, a public holiday in Iceland. This creates a long summer weekend known as Merchants' Weekend and is similar to September's Labor Day weekend in the UnitedLäs mer
"The first Monday of August is Commerce Day, a public holiday in Iceland. This creates a long summer weekend known as Merchants' Weekend and is similar to September's Labor Day weekend in the UnitedLäs mer
This fireworks display was amazing!
VisitReykjavik.is states: "Traditionally, Icelanders start the evening with a festive family dinner, followed by a trip to a local bonfire (brenna) where they meetLäs mer
As usual, the walk back to McKelvie's apartment was beautiful, but we were soaking wet and very tired when we arrived. After a quick stop at Krambúðin to get some cocoa to make some hot chocolate,Läs mer
McKelvie and I had a lazy day. We made roast chicken and potatoes for supper in her tiny kitchen. We even baked a chocolate cake!
At 6 PM, we went on the balcony to hear the Hallgrimskirkja bells. ItLäs mer
Good news! McKelvie is finally able to enroll in her classes!! Her kennitala is in the government's system (though it isn't activated yet), but with her ID #, her passport, and the record of herLäs mer
It's basically my favorite, and of course, it can't be found in the USA, but a 12-pack can be purchased from The Icelandic Store for only $50 and shipped to me at home for another $25-30. 😝
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I won't lie: It has been a bit stressful. Without McKelvie to help navigate and Google Maps to tell us where to go, it would be a disaster.
In general, driving in Reykjavik is a lot like driving inLäs mer
The Hallgrimskirksja (the beautiful Lutheran church we visited yesterday) isn't just an Icelandic landmark / tourist trap, it actually holds services on Sundays and other church events for itsLäs mer
Skinkusamlokur í hádeginu og kjúklinga carbonara í kvöldmat.
Ham sandwiches for lunch, and chicken carbonara for supper!
McKelvie's apartment has a nice little kitchenette, and we are slowlyLäs mer
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