Fontana opens in June

Laugarvatn FONTANA will open in June 2011. Laugarvatn FONTANA will include three geothermally heated baths, a sauna, a warm sand beach, and access to the pristine waters of Lake Laugarvatn. A visit to the open air baths at Laugarvatn FONTANA will also give you the...

Barbara MILNE – PERSISTENCE OF LIGHT

NOCTURNE: BLUE & GREY, 2011  Oil on panel, 24 x 24″ PERSISITENCE OF LIGHT – Barbara Milne New Paintings In July of 2009, I spent two weeks at a residency in Iceland in an area referred to as the Golden Circle.  No amount of research prepared me for the...

Þorrablót 2011

Iceland has the usual 12 months jan-dec. But we also have the old way of following time. The coldest month from late january to late february is called Thorri. We celebrate Thorri with special food and festivities because we know that from now on the days are longer...

Eyvindartunga after the renovation

The rooms, bathrooms and kitchen are about to be ready after a complete renovation. We will soon give it the finishing touch by putting curtains and other things cosy. This window looks straight at Mt. Hekla. See all the other photos by “reading...