First Stop: Iceland!

So it's been a great trip so far! Icelandair was a wonderful airline, and the man I sat next to also happened to be a retired geologist. We had a delightful conversation, and he was very intrigued by my trip. Flying in it was a bit overcast, but that's nothing new when one lives in Seattle! 

Here's a picture I took flying into Reykjavik, one of the larger towns in Iceland. I quite enjoy the colorful roofing....

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Reykjavik 

As soon as I was out of the airport I indulged in the tourist side of me, wandering through the town. Once I'd finished I made my way for Grenivik, where my living situation has been arranged. Here's a picture of the turf house I'm staying in. I'm going to have that earthy aroma in my system for awhile...

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Grenivik 

The landscapes are simply gorgeous here. And the people, let me tell you, are just the nicest. (Despite the fact I can barely understand them) 

Well time to hit the sack! I need to get some sleep for tomorrow where I'll be visiting the first stop on my map. 

More tomorrow night my fellow science enthusiasts...