P8180205

Full Circle

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August 20th 2008
The little fella redeemed himself! It was the windiest weather I have ever seen or felt all night in Vik, thus keeping my tent thoroughly vented, and not one drop of condensation was able to buy property in my tent. So I woke up Sunday morning (completely dry) and caught a bus to the next village of Skogar. I met up again with Ethan (the med student from Taiwan) and he was also going to Skogar. We ... read more

Europe » Iceland » South » Vestmannaeyjar

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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