Corresponding with a colleague who initially helped me make connections at the University of Iceland, I learned that he will be in Reykjavik in a few weeks. I confess to being envious. My colleague and I agree, that Iceland is an amazing land with wonderful, friendly people. Once is not enough to see all its wonders.
Iceland spoiled me with delicious, natural foods. Now that I know what real food tastes like, its hard to eat in America. Even cooking is a challenge because the ingredients are inferior. Salmon purchased in America is but a distant cousin to the luxurious full flavor of Icelandic salmon.
I enjoyed the daily visits to the University of Iceland Student Center, listening to what is important to students. Since Icelanders are fluent in English, its easy for an American to engage conversations almost anywhere. It will take quite a number of trips for me to become conversational in Icelandic. It is a unique and complex language. I felt quite accomplished to read the bus schedule, map and manage money. The Icelandic TV station showed some American programs with Icelandic subtitles which I attempted to follow.
Admittedly I am nostalgic for Iceland. Much as I complain about cold weather in Florida (ok, laugh), I would get on Iceland Air tomorrow to go back to Reykjavik, yes even in winter snow season
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