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Background: Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland was subsequently ruled by Norway and Denmark. Fallout from the Askja volcano of 1875 devastated the Icelandic economy and caused widespread famine. Over the next quarter century, 20% of the island's population emigrated, mostly to Canada and the US. Limited home rule from Denmark was granted in 1874 and complete independence attained in 1944. Literacy, longevity, income, and social cohesion are first-rate by world standards.
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May 17th 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
Iceland is one of those places that seems far removed from the beaten track. As we flew the red eye north from New York, over snowy Greenland, the brilliant orange sun began to rise over the horizon a ... 26 photos [full story]
Iceland is one of those places that seems far removed from the beaten track. As we flew the red eye north from New York, over snowy Greenland, the brilliant orange sun began to rise over the horizon a ... 26 photos [full story]
July 4th 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
Feeling much better today. Not 100% but good enough to get moving this morning. I was sick until about 2PM yesterday and finally got smart and opened the windows to let some air in, and then ran to th ... [full story]
Feeling much better today. Not 100% but good enough to get moving this morning. I was sick until about 2PM yesterday and finally got smart and opened the windows to let some air in, and then ran to th ... [full story]
July 1st 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
Today was the day when my body decided it did not like the schedule we had. I couldn't fall asleep last night until almost 2 and when I had to wake up at 7:30, my body thought it was the middle of the ... [full story]
Today was the day when my body decided it did not like the schedule we had. I couldn't fall asleep last night until almost 2 and when I had to wake up at 7:30, my body thought it was the middle of the ... [full story]
June 30th 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
So after the wonderful poster session and "buffet dinner" (that's all dripping with sarcasm btw), a group of us decided to go get some real food. We headed around the corner from our hotel, which is s ... [full story]
So after the wonderful poster session and "buffet dinner" (that's all dripping with sarcasm btw), a group of us decided to go get some real food. We headed around the corner from our hotel, which is s ... [full story]
June 30th 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
Not much exciting to report on today. It's our first day of lectures at the University of Iceland. 8- 45 minutes lectures on astrophysics and astrochemistry. Painful! At least they let us have a sm ... [full story]
Not much exciting to report on today. It's our first day of lectures at the University of Iceland. 8- 45 minutes lectures on astrophysics and astrochemistry. Painful! At least they let us have a sm ... [full story]
June 29th 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
This site doesn't seem to want to upload my pictures so they're up, in a reduced format, on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kristenmyshrall/sets/72157620733592520/ ... [full story]
This site doesn't seem to want to upload my pictures so they're up, in a reduced format, on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kristenmyshrall/sets/72157620733592520/ ... [full story]
June 29th 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
Hi everyone, I'm here in Iceland. I left last night out of Boston and we had a pretty uneventful flight. Icelandair is a pretty nice airline with entertainment systems in the back of all seats, pl ... [full story]
Hi everyone, I'm here in Iceland. I left last night out of Boston and we had a pretty uneventful flight. Icelandair is a pretty nice airline with entertainment systems in the back of all seats, pl ... [full story]
June 27th 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
Iceland is cold and always sunny, well at least while we were there. On our first day we arrived at 7am and weren't able to check into our hotel until 1pm. So, we were very tired and had some time to ... [full story]
Iceland is cold and always sunny, well at least while we were there. On our first day we arrived at 7am and weren't able to check into our hotel until 1pm. So, we were very tired and had some time to ... [full story]
June 23rd 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
Landed in Kelfavik, Iceland around 6:15am to light rain and heavy overcast. I was worn out. Starting my third day without sleep. Reykjavik, the capital, is about 30 minutes north of Kelfavik. So a ... 3 photos [full story]
Landed in Kelfavik, Iceland around 6:15am to light rain and heavy overcast. I was worn out. Starting my third day without sleep. Reykjavik, the capital, is about 30 minutes north of Kelfavik. So a ... 3 photos [full story]
June 24th 2009 Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík
Well - Iceland is amazing! Had a great time - the horseriding was brilliant, and as expected, proved to be a wonderful way to see this bit of the island. My backside did suffer but it was worth it! ... 20 photos [full story]
Well - Iceland is amazing! Had a great time - the horseriding was brilliant, and as expected, proved to be a wonderful way to see this bit of the island. My backside did suffer but it was worth it! ... 20 photos [full story]
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