bits and pieces from the northern island.
Pu The partner in crime insisted that this year we should have a chocolate egg. I opposed the idea for a while, but mine was a lost cause. We basically had only two choices, so we got one of the medium sized Nói Síríus milk chocolate eggs. The thing that immediately struck me as the most … Read the full article →
It’s fish-drying season. Lumpfish caught at sea is left to dry in the open air for several weeks. The smell of this rotting fish isn’t the best appetizer, so beware if you happen to take a walk nearby. Seagulls, cats and dogs seem to think otherwise.
One of the best things about spring in Iceland is getting to see cats more often than during the cold season. Cats do go out when it’s colder—they have businesses to take care of and funny meetings to attend, even when it’s freezing outside—but they definitely like to spend more time sitting by thresholds and … Read the full article →
Today an impressive mass of smoky substance (fog? didn’t look like it though) was enshrouding the bay across the city of Reykjavík. Nothing out of the ordinary has been reported; nevertheless, it was quite a sight to behold, beautiful in an eerie sort of way. These photos were taken when the amount of fog still … Read the full article →
More news for filmgoers. Together with the German Film Days, currently ongoing, Bíó Paradís will also be hosting another event dedicated to world cinema: Pólskir Kvikmyndadagar, the Polish Film Days, a four-day event focused on films in Polish language. The Polish Film Days will take place between 23-27 March and admission to the screenings will … Read the full article →
Icelandic weather is a commom conversational topic, so let’s spend a few more words on it. Only a couple of days ago the weather looked very promising. The air felt warmer, white clouds were hanging low and fluffy in the sky, the wind was giving us a break, and it was sunny for more than … Read the full article →
The German Film Days, Þýskir Kvikmyndadagar 2012 is starting tomorrow. This nine-day event, an occasion for local moviegoers to keep up-to-date with relevant releases in the German film industry, is now in its second edition. The German Film Days will be taking place at Bíó Paradís in the period between 16-25 March, 2012. The theme … Read the full article →
How is anybody supposed to reach that in the middle of that epic pool of water? Even if it contained the most informative notes ever, you would have to swim–or fly–to read that sign.