April 2010
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Iceland Sends Ash, Britain Shakes Fist
So, I guess since I’ve been posting a lot about my Iceland trip lately, it would be fitting to post something about the volcanic eruption that’s causing so much travel disruption in northern and mainland Europe.
According to news sources, right now, as I type this message, the sky above me is laced with volcanic ash being blown nearly 1500 miles from the eruption site in Eyjafjallajökull...
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A Big Sample of Icelandic Cuisine
You’ve heard of the saying, “When in Rome,” right? Well, when I was in Rome recently, I decided to eat like the Romans. When I say Rome of course, I mean Reykjavík and when I say Romans, I mean Icelandic people. It sounds odd I know, but it’s a metaphor, so you have to… ahhh, I can’t be bothered to explain it.
On my first night in Reykjavík, I decided to splash out on some fine-dining...
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Reviews: Eating Out in Reykjavík
Reykjavík is a great place to eat. Gone are the days when absolutely everything was ludicrously expensive. Now, you can sample Icelandic cuisine and world cuisine with an Icelandic twist without a second mortgage. Here’s where I chose to eat.
Saegreifinn - The Sea Baron
A great little place that’s full of character. To be found on the dock of the Old Harbour, Saegreifinn sells...