Tag Archives: Iceland

Niceland: #iceland Part 3

Posted on Oct 19, 2018 by

Iceland had lived up to its own stereotype: the geology is otherworldly, converting your bill into sterling is like rubbing soap in your eyes, and the weather swings from chilly to downright parky and back again. The capital, Reykjavík, is … Continue reading →

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Trolls And Strolls: #iceland Part II

Posted on Oct 18, 2018 by

Most countries I visit have something that leaves me discombobulated. Here the simple expedient of a sliding door on a gents toilet saw me standing in the corridor like a lemon until another customer walked past me and slid it … Continue reading →

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The Wall And Other Weirdies: Part One #Iceland

Posted on Oct 16, 2018 by

What did I know about Iceland? It’s pretty cold It is a geology lesson It explodes more frequently than my old French master used to trying to get me to decline avoir They beat us at footie Everyone is known basically … Continue reading →

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Holidays: Where Did They Go?

Posted on Oct 13, 2018 by

For those inclined to visit here, you will well know my ingrained incompetence with preparing for and organising family holidays. So much so that, in so far as is possible, I am banned from such chores these days. Today we are … Continue reading →

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