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Akureyri...Bless You...

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August 11th 2008
Sunday August 10 So it rained Saturday night. The tent did what it does. Not that I'm not impressed by the micro-climate created in such a small area, but waking up with my hair soaked and the risk of getting all my stuff wet isn't fun. I packed up the tent and headed to the gas station to catch the bus to Akureyri around noon. I met a German school teacher who was also going to take the bus. He ... read more

Europe » Iceland » North » Akureyri

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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 ... ... read more