Completely Calm Landscape And Life Reflections
by In this morning’s news was that a heat wave was expected in southern Europe. Here in Ísafjörður, the temperature yesterday was 21-22 degrees Celsius and …
Category: Observations
Winter Recap
The winter has been sweet in the Westfjords. No eruptions in this part of the country and no storms like last year. Many calm days …
My Friend The Raven
The raven is such a wonderful bird. He is beautiful and enjoys living among us humans. It is a nice relationship. There are a few …
Icelandic Health Care
Covid-19 has put a lot of strain on health care systems around the world. The Icelandic health care system is no exception. The Icelandic health …
Iceland Weather: Reflections On Harsh Winter Month
The month of February last year was harsh. That’s when Covid-19 started. That’s when lives all around the world were turned upside down including mine. …
The Clouds And The Landscape
The clouds are one of the elements that visitors to Iceland find attractive. Blue skies are everywhere and look similar. The clouds are different. Clouds …
Shorter Than A Breath
This is the most beautiful view in the world. When you look across the Isafjordur Bay you see the entrance to Jokulfirdir guarded with high …
Rules, Restrictions and Human Behavior
Why is it difficult for Icelanders to follow rules and restrictions? This question was asked recently when one of Iceland’s top political leaders did not …
The Autumn Glory
What a year this has been and there is no end in sight. But the seasons continue without a hitch. The summer is over and …
Two Rainbows
It is raining and chilly and the skies are heavy and gray. Then you see a rainbow appearing suddenly on the horizon and perhaps a …
Stillness At Noon
It was noon in Skutulsfjordur. The sea was perfectly still. The only ripples on the sea are man-made. Skutulsfjörður is the fjord that hosts Isafjörður …
Short Summer Moment
Summer is here and it is visible everywhere you look. Places that were gray a few weeks ago are now green, yellow and blue. That …