I Have Arrived

I am here and settling in just fine.  Today is my 5th day here.  Not too much time for photography yet, I've been getting adjusted to my new life, cramming my head with Icelandic grammar, and trying to work out some sort of system of communication with the kids, who know less English than I thought.  I also know much less Icelandic than I thought.

I am living in Hafnarfjodur, a suburb of Reykjavik, and yesterday I had my first chance to check out downtown, the 101 postal code.  I stopped at Bæjarins best, a pilsur (hotdog) stand that is very likely Iceland's most popular restaurant.  People line up in the cold for these hotdogs, and I will say, they were good.  I'm sure there is some lamb in the hotdog, and they come served with perfectly crispy fried onions and a variety of awesome sauces.

I also participated in my first pub quiz that a group of expats hosts every month.  I had two Scotts who were longtime residents of Iceland, a Hollander and a Brit in my group, and the only strange thing I found was that I was the only one who wasn't there because I was dating/married to an Icelander.  I had a great time though, and got some good perspective from foreigners who have been living here for more than a decade.  Also, my trivia knowledge needs work.  I'm winning that thing next time.

Future days should provide more time for photography, with a better camera than the one used above.  I apologize for my terrible point and shoot.

Bles!