ICELAND — Wildflower of the Wilderness

Why Iceland, you say... Well, you know those ads that always seem to popup no matter where you visit while web surfing? I came across ad showcasing extremely tempting flight prices with an airline known as WOW Air- cool name. Lol. I'm not going to go into the details of their workings and how amazing they are in this post so long story short, your girl loves a great deal and a great deal your girl got.

The Schedule

When traveling it's always smart to have a plan. After researching how to make the best of three days in Iceland, this was the plan I felt would work best for me. True to fashion, I did not stick with the plan. Hey, stuff happens. Here are some of the places I did get a chance to visit during my time in Iceland.

The building of a Lutheran church, Hallgrímskirkja, strikes you with its height and amazing architecture. For a long time, it has been one of Iceland's most visited places and a true landmark of the country. This 74,5-meter-high construction reminds of both a bizarrely shaped rock in the center of Reykjavík and grand wings of an angel, although the Hallgrímskirkja is actually built to symbolize a volcano eruption. This association is not a mere chance, as Iceland emerged in the result of volcanic activity. The church is named after the Icelandic poet, Hallgrímur Pétursson.

You can see the high steeple from any point of the city. At the very top of it, there is an observation deck, opening on the whole city and mountainous landscapes on the horizon. Also, you can discern steaming hot springs from there. Fear not, stairs are not the only way to admire the incredible panoramic view, as a special lift will take you right to the observation deck.

*Harpa*

Reykjavik concert hall and conference center.

This stunning concert hall, which houses the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and The Icelandic Opera, has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery. "Harpa" signifies not only the instrument but also the name of the seventh, spring month in the old Nordic calendar, marking the end to the upheavals of winter and the bringing of better times.

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Night Life

Icelanders are pretty good at this.

Reykjavik is known for its vibrant nightlife with dozens of diverse bars and clubs in the city center, ranging from cozy pubs to rocking live music venues. Here are some pics from my visit to this pretty cool comedy club. I loved the bathroom door. Reminds me of a meat freezer. Lol.

I think it's commonly known that one should be safe trying the town's/area's staple foods. In Iceland, I would not recommend this.... unless, you enjoy lamb experiments, dried fish, puffin, and fermented milk cream???..

You might not want to take my word on this though as my palette is as sophisticated as a 7-year-old's. My absolute favorites were the mozzarella sticks and fries that I got from an Indian storefront in downtown Reykjavik and the chocolate from the gas station. Fries and chocolate- sounds like a winning combination to me.