Flow Those Comments on Down
This pretty stream flows down to the main street, Strandgata, in Eskifjörður, in East Iceland. As you can see at the linked site, this little fishing town in very long and skinny, skirting as it does the base of a fine mountain that looms over the fjord below.
As I've written of before, my grandmother grew up in Reyðafjörður just to the south of this town, in the house shown in this post from last summer's trip around the island. During the first part of June Reyðafjörður is going to be turned into a carnival, sponsored by Alcoa to celebrate the grand opening of their new aluminum plant. Should be sight to see. My mother is taking my grandmother, Ásta Beck, to visit the little house her father built, and that she was born in 93 years ago, right around the same time, but I don't think they'll be in town for the actual celebration. That might be a good thing...
If you've gotten this far in reading this post I'd love to ask you to quickly drop a word or two of comment before you go. This site is not controversial and doesn't necessarily beg conversation, but I recently checked Google Analytics to see how many visitors I've been getting (something I haven't done in almost a year) and I was blown away by how many people stop by (well into the four digits per month!) It would be a blast to see how many of you can take a minute to just write a quick hi! or somesuch (I promise I'm not fishing for complements.) And be sure to leave your own web address if you're not with Blogger so that people can check out your site too...Thanks in advance!
Upcoming post: Stay tuned for the next episode of Crazy Icelandic Names. Here's a sample of what you can look forward to!
Comments
Now, I know that nearly half of my visitors are still asleep on other continents, so we eagerly await daytime in other far off lands...
Comments...I usually don't only because it seems you have a busy life that doesn't need extra chatter. But rest assured, your posts are much appreciated.
Steph
If you don't mind I'll continue to link some of your post in my blog.
I come to Iceland quite a bit because I do a video site about Iceland and the Icelandic horse so I am out and about mostly in the countryside. I enjoy being able to visit your world with you through this blog and to see another side of Iceland. Thanks for such a friendly site and sharing your life with us!
Kær kveðja
Stan
PS: I hope you get a lot of comments. I know how important they are!
I love the scenery of Iceland and would love to visit sometime. I have been reading your blog for a couple of weeks now to get a better appreciation of Iceland.
Chad from Pennsylvania, USA (near Philly)
I check your blog as often as I can. But, believe it or not, I have to get my Mom to type in the password twice before I can view any pictures. This she does not like to do. lol She really should trust me. I don't ever get into anything bad online. I love your blog. Foreign countries are so interesting!
Would also like to mention that my girls and their Scandinavian folk-dance group had the honour of dancing for the President of Iceland when he was here (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) in April.
Laura
This is one of four Icelandic blogs I read every day to remind myself of your country (which I love even though it's very far away).
I have to tell you that your blog is the only thing that gets me through the school year. I can't wait untill summer so I can come and visit. I am sure Amma and Afi already told you the news, and if they havn't shame on them. Love you.
I'm also one of those Americans with Iceland-envy. I tried to study abroad in Iceland, but I settled for studying in Spain and I hit Iceland on the way back. I went hiking in Hveragerdi (spelling may be way off) and did the tourist thing in Reykjavik. I've been reading about Icelandic culture ever since I became enamored with Sigur-Ros about 7 years ago. I enjoy your blog and perspective on the country.
Matt from Maryland (DC area).
I have been talking with a friend of mine about visiting Iceland, but our wives disagree. They prefer warmer places, but we are considering going anyway by ourselves! They will go to Brazil, Egipt, or some other warm country and we will travel to Iceland :o)
I've dropped a few comments in the past (and you've done the same for me - takk!) but I figured I'd add to the party atmosphere here...
As always, I love checking out Iceland Eyes and hope to return to Iceland, itself, soon.
Not this year, as I'm visiting my "home country," Ireland, for a family reunion in June (about 20 of us U.S. folks will be visiting for a nice 9 day visit).
Bless bless...
p.s. I'd like to add your site to my (short) blog list, if that's okay with you. Of course, no need to post my rubbish blog on yours ;)
enjoy ur writing and photos and i hope to visit Iceland one day. keep up the superb work!
I've always dreamed of visiting Iceland, even as a child, and last year I was walking my dog on empty moorland (a windy day in England) and a torn section of a map of Iceland literally flew at me and stuck to my leg! a sign?!...made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. Maybe I've already been there in a past life or something? So I've promised myself to save hard so I can see for myself the beauty you capture in your photos.
Keep it up, I love your blog.
http://www.fooface.blogspot.com/
Actually found your blog some time ago searching for info about Bolladagur (bun day). Have been reading ever since. My hubby and I just returned recently from an entirely too short (only 3 days) visit with friends/adopted family in Iceland, Keflavik to be exact. It was sooo wonderful to be back after almost 4 years away. It still feels like home despite all the growth and changes (Njardvik has exploded!). Thanks so much for the blogs and photos that bring me back to the home of my heart.
Iceland has fascinated since I had a brief stoppover in Reykjavik on route from London to New York 7 years ago.
I was pleased to make it "properly" (well for 3 nights at least) to Iceland this year.
I have also enjoyed a few Icelandic writers (contemporary rather than Sagas so far)- Olaf Olaffson being my latest discovery.
I enjoy your blog for its photos and the real flavour of Iceland that it gives the reader.
Luis
I've been reading your blog for six months or so, and it's been a very nice find. I've used many of your pictures as background on my computer, and I would lovelovelove to visit someday.
Cheers, and thanks!
I was blessed to live in Iceland from June 2001 - January 2004. My oldest daughter was born on the NATO base in 2002. I love the photos you post on your blog because I loved living in Iceland so much and it just makes me feel like I'm back home again. I could have stayed forever. (I still wish I could find a way!!!) I hope to come for a visit again in a few years. Keep up the great work with your blog.
Bless,
Shannon
I have been visiting your blog for a year or so. If I remember correctly I got to know about it through another blog that I regularly read. Mostly check in to see new photos (you are a good photographer), but I like your little stories too.
Greetings from Sweden. /Fredrik
greetings from the netherlands. My name is Henny and I just happened to stumble on your website by coincidence. I liked to read about your observations on the country. I have been once in Iceland last year for a short trip that I won with an icecream company. Time was too short for a really good look but our first impressions were very positive!
I hope to get back there one day
I will stop bye once in a while if I may
greetings
Henny & Gosia
http://gosiad.blogspot.com
I've just stumbled upon your blog, but I have to say that I'm going to be a regular visitor.
Love the photos. Love the written text.
Great work!
I'm planning on visiting Iceland in the spring and luckily came across your blog. Your photos are as beautiful as the text that accompanies them. Please keep sharing, your touch is felt around the globe.
Jeff US/PA