hey eiraberry

There is nothing more thrilling than exploring a small city where the legendary nomads called Vikings founded their settlement in year 871. Reaching the bays of Iceland, the Vikings happened to see columns of steam rising up from hot springs and therefore called the place " Smokey Bay" or Reykjavik in the Icelandic language. An evolving culture and aristocracy of long traditions bestowed upon a generation to generation, it is quite interesting to personally see the myth and the reality of what is left behind by ancient water settlers and their people. It is easy to roam around the city, you can go at most tourist spots by buses or by walking. I was surprised when I first rode the bus going downtown where I need to pay ISK 420 for my ticket, and then the bus driver told me that I can keep my ticket for my return trip ( which will be free of charge ) if I will go back within one and a half hours. So given that Iceland is one of the most expensive countries ever, this is wor...

The exhaustion of flying for almost thirty-six hours brings everyone into a slow pace of walking, pulling our luggage towards the arrival area, where Helga, our tour guide is waiting for us. A little smile and a warm " welcome to our country", she hurriedly usher us outside the airport. When we reached the exit door, our spirits were set on alert and we all began to run-jog toward our bus a few meters away. The name of this country lives to its reputation- the wind is blowing wildly, cold penetrating our jackets, I can feel my lips slowly having a wind burn while my hands are going numb cursing why I didn't wear gloves. Why I missed the little detail about this trip, It still makes me wonder. I should have packed a lot of winter clothes because I am currently shivering in Iceland, the real-life  Land of  Fire and Ice. As we are warmth by the heater of our bus, we got curious about the view outside. Sure it is cold, but the picturesque winter wonderland that we expect...