Up in flames

So. Here in Niceland we’re currently in the process of gearing up for the Mutha of all parties [and if you’ve been reading for a while, you’ll know that we have many over the course of the year], namely New Years Eve. Despite their crazy reputation, though, the New...

A bunch of photos…

First, we have rancid skate cooking out on the balcony [on account of the smell, obviously]…A steaming, heaping platter of rancid skate, mmmmmm……Húrri the family feline was rather curious about the foodsmells wafting up from the table…AND NOW...

Christmas rundown

It’s been business as usual this Christmas, with adherence to both personal and cultural traditions, plus indulging in some serious [and well-earned] laziness. Predictably, Yule chez YT begins on the 23rd, what with birthday celebrations and the much-anticipated...

Wrapping up the Yule Lads

Pity the poor tourists that spent Christmas in Reykjavík and failed to realize that virtually everything is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. A grand total of four restaurants were open on the 24th, for example – including one fast-food place. Lots of...

Some urgent business

First of all, today is my birthday. To those of you who have already jumped the gun – thank you my lovelies, it’s always great to get birthday wishes, on any day of the year. But today is the official one.Secondly, what I would love love love today, is if...