On our way to Iceland from JFK. Only around 2600 miles to go.
One overnight flight later and we arrive in Iceland's Keflavik Airport.
Kris is excited to head out and see the lay of the land.
The Jet Nest (“Þotuhreiður”) is by Icelandic artist Magnús Tómasson (born in 1943). The sculpture shows a large egg from which a “new-born” jet aircraft is…
Rainbow (“Regnbogi”) is by Icelandic artist Rúrí (born in 1951). The sculpture stands in front of the terminal’s northern facade. Extending 24 metres into the…
Upon arrival at our Reykjavik hotel the Hotel Fron we found some more interesting artwork in the lobby.
Reykjavik street art
A unique looking office building and the Harpa Concert Hall on the right.
Lækjartorg a major public square in the city center with the District Court along one side.
The first thing we sought out was In downtown Reykjavik, not far from the newly built Harpa Concert and Conference Center. It is the unassuming Bæjarins Beztu…
In Icelandic a hot dog is called Pylsa or Pulsa (with conjugations). There is actually (not joking) an active controversy amongst Icelanders whether Icelandic…
What sets Icelandic hot dogs apart is that they are made mostly from Icelandic lamb, along with pork and beef. And, this isn't just any lamb, pork or beef. …
Order an Icelandic hot dog as most Icelanders do and yours will be served on a warm, steamed bun topped with raw white onions and crispy fried onions, ketchup,…
Even the birds in Reykjavik get a chance to enjoy an Icelandic hot dog now and then.
Þúfa, a spiral pathway leads visitors up a small hill to this outdoor installation by artist Ólöf Norda.
At the Reykjavík harbor there is a cute tiny steam locomotive Minør made by the German company Jung. Minør now stands as a reminder of the technical railway…
Kris in front of the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre. A modern glass honeycomb concert hall & conference center, home to the national opera &…
Iceland landscape as seen across the bay.
Ken stops taking pictures to admire the magnificent view across the bay.
The gleaming steel sculpture on Reykjavik’s splendid waterfront that resembles a Viking long-ship is the ‘Solfar’ or ‘Sun Voyager.’ The artist Jon Gunnar…
