Posts from ‘January, 2009’

Last night we went to our Icelandic course. It was interesting…There were 10 people from France, Poland, Germany and Chile. Our teacher is a nice man, but unfortunatly didnt speak english very well. He spoke Icelandic for the majority of the time. It was hilarious! The girl i sat next to was from Poland and [...]

Over the last few days I have been doing a lot of reading about Iceland. Here is some information I picked up: Iceland has the most ‘bloggers’ in Europe. Iceland was the biggest producer of bananas to Europe, until about 5 years ago. A ‘rúntur’ is something that people do whilst waiting to get into a [...]

As you all porbably know Iceland is struggling with its economy and government. These are uncertain times for the Icelanders. England isnt doing much better with job cuts and poor interest rates. So we need to think of ways of having fun without spending much, if any, money. Here is some fun bits of info [...]

We didnt go to Jón Ragnars house last night; Sam didnt finish till late and I needed to cook food. I cooked the biggest lasagne ever! Seriously, it will last us the rest of the week! Jón greeted me with a smile and booklets of the NYIP. I am very much looking forward to looking [...]

Hey dudes! I am having a fantabulous day. Not done much..have done a bit of writing..and checked my email..and caught up with people on facebook..(all important things :p) The weather yesterday and today has been really nice, with blue skies and sunshine. It had clouded over a bit now. Im in a really good mood. [...]

It has been really windy all day. If you just face the direction you want to go the wind will take you there. Gunnarsholt is just a layer of ice. After work we had to go into Hella to get some food. I knew the road would be slippery so i went really slow. As I [...]

Hæ Hæ! Been in the office today after nearly two weeks of staying in because of my cold! Havnt got much to report..Some men came round the other day and fitted the washing machine..now just have to wait for an electrician to give it life. The language course starts on Wednesday Looking forward to that. [...]

FINALLY I am feeling better *does a dance*. Sam on  the other hand…may have caught it  We planned to go to Selfoss for food..but Sam wasnt feeling well. We went for a tiny drive and stopped at a petrol station to get a hotdog. [I was looking at things to do, for when my parents come, and read a [...]

Hey everyone! hope all is well… Im STILL not feeling very well! Which is very annoying! It has snowed for the past few days..which is cool..but not sometihng someone with a cold should play with! lol I’ve read three books so far…Yes Man was the best! It made me laugh constantly..go and buy it! Mum, [...]

Mum, Dad, Sam and me went for lunch together before we started our two hour journey to the airport. We had to be at the airport three hours before we were due to take off. I thought our flight was at 8.30pm so we had to be at the airport by 5.30pm. One hour into [...]