My first trip to Iceland in 2013, I misread the title and asked for the shuttle to Klingon Mall. The driver laughed and politely corrected me. That is when I discovered the free shuttle between Reykjavik City Hall and Kringlan Mall that runs seven days a week. Not only does the shuttle save money, but stops at the door instead of having to walk from the city bus stop. Kringlan has it all: two grocery stores, drug store, coffee shops, food court, massive amount of stores and even child care.
Of course, coffee first. Mr Good tried again to conquer the Icelandic Donut. It is thick and more like a bread texture. Still better than Dunkin Donuts, also in the mall.
I heard on campus that Icelanders are experimenting with Halloween. Indeed the stores were prepared.
As typical in any island nation, imported food can make price of eating at restaurants a budget buster. Another advantage of Kringlan Mall is the presence of both Hagkaup and Bonus grocery stores. This would be like Publix and Aldi in comparison to Florida stores.
An interesting feature - - instead of cold foods on the side, there is a cold room for those foods and another room for the fresh fruits and vegetables.
The ducks and swans on Tjorin Lake at City Hall know how to put on the cuteness. This lake is sometime called Bread Lake since so many tourists and locals bring bread to feed them. Granted bread is not the ideal food, but it is what they are accustomed to eating. I had a nice visit with several Mallard couples.
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