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Scenes from Snowy Vesturbær

December 3, 2011December 2, 2011 by Pu

The cold is enveloping Reykjavík, with temperatures as low as -10°C — and less. It’s December, after all, isn’t it? It’s supposed to be cold. A bit of fresh air cannot hurt. Trivial note: I just bought a pair of gloves that actually allow to handle a camera without having my hands turn into icicle … Read the full article →

Let it Snow!

November 5, 2010 by Pu

Despite the hot news regarding a possible eruption at Grímsvötn that have been circulating since the beginning of the week, triggered by detection of abnormal seismic activity in the area, here in Iceland we are already preparing for the cold. In fact, the first snow has been falling during the last days, and it definitely … Read the full article →