I used my layover in Iceland to spend the last of my currency (Icelandic Krones from my first layover) on a few last minute souvenirs: coffee (stronger in Europe-praise Jesus), volcanic glass coasters with inlaid glass vikings, mitten/ finger-less convertible gloves.
Coastline for Daaaaaaaaayz
If you ever travel to or from Europe, may I recommend Iceland Air. I have the most amazing flight including wonderful and kind service, an array of meal options, including an unBELIEVable vegetarian meal. They had free movies and TV with a fantastic selection of classics and new releases. And my favorite- an informative documentary of Iceland- I now know where my next major trip is going to be.
I can smell the trolls from here
Aware as I am now, I may have missed the best time to visit, as it has become a very popularized destination for the younger, hipster 'I went there before it was cool' crowd. It's a country you fools. It's cool regardless of your opinion and relies solely on your willingness to integrate yourself into the local culture and get off the beaten path. All I know, is that I'm ecstatic to plan the day when I can peak behind the fog and search out those 'mysteries unknown'.
So much coast. So much landscape. So much color. If you're curious (which I know you are you cheeky thing, you) -that heart-wrenching feeling I had during my last hours in Paris; it's the same feeling I get every time I watch this glorious music video (filmed in Iceland). I fell in love with Bon Iver years ago, and continue to stalk down every soundbite of his I can get my hands on. Lyrics are not clean, though often not perfectly coherent either.
It's glorious up here
I used my yarn from Denmark and fashioned my headband waiting to board my flight, was asked a lot of questions about where I was from, where I was going, and what was my trip like. It was calming and peaceful to crochet amongst all the passengers before I settled into my seat for the long flight home, enjoying endless movies, and snacks native to Europe that I was able to sneak onto the plane with me.
Island of the PNW, oh to explore those one day soon.
Cascades y'all. I'd've been better served as a wild west explorer
Iceland EXPRESS, I almost jumped a plane back to Tara.
Hehehehe, Trolls.....
Drive- Great actors, disturbing plot, but CRAYONS
Drive was turning out to be a fantastically wonderful slow action thriller until it very suddenly and violently became tragically bloody and topless. Darjeeling Limited was humorously dark and soulfully uplifting, while The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was pure British delight. What a perfect opportunity to guilt-free, binge watch movies I've had on my 'to watch' list for months!
I'm one blessed, joyful girl.
Oh to be on that plan going somewhere, anywhere.
This trip home was so relaxing after wanting to gogogo, go while in Europe. Looking back now (literally YEARS later) I'm enjoying my blogs more for myself to remember all the beautiful little details rather than sharing them with the world. I hope that if anyone has the stamina to read full through my incoherent babbling, that for a short time, they are entertained and most of all- inspired. I'm an incredibly passionate person; if I enjoy something, I LOVE in, if I don't care for it, I still deny interest with vehemence, and usually if I dislike something, I loath it. I believe in being passionate and childlike in the world, exploring with cynicism and an openness to what may come your way and feeling comfortable in uncomfortable situations. I am unabashedly enthusiastic, follow me and see.
