Iceland, lovely Iceland

Some personal observations. . .

- Icelanders are a very friendly and helpful people.

- Icelanders are a fit people. Not very many overweight people walking around, a remarked contrast to the U.S.

- Icelanders don't seem to have many pets. We've only seen 3 dogs and 2 cats in our 3 days here.

- Icelandic toilets have the biggest flush buttons I've ever seen. I'd call them 'flush panels.'

- Icelanders love their knitted sweaters.

- Iceland uses 24-hour time, instead of AM and PM. So right now it's 20:14.

- There are still plenty of hipsters wandering around in their hipster-like fashion.

- Icelanders don't eat salads. At least we haven't seen much in the way of a salad since we've been here.

- Icelanders are really good at stopping for pedestrians in, or anywhere near, crosswalks.

- Iceland doesn't seem to have a Starbucks, or a McDonalds. But we did see a Taco Bell.

- Iceland is devious. A local cab driver told us Iceland turned this volcano on to get back at Great Britain, who apparently gave Iceland the same status as terrorists for doing so much damage to their economy. So the plan seems to be cripple Britains' economy, and then turn the volcano back off.

If you are ever stuck in Iceland

might I recommend the lovely geothermal pools? There's nothing like a leisurely swim in deep-earth heated water while the surrounding air dips below freezing. Inexpensive and clean, fun for the whole family!

I don't, however, recommend the whale platter at the seafood and soup place. We're regretting that already.