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Weeping Volcano, Hot-Plate Earth: Day 5 on the Laugavegur Trail

Posted on September 17, 2014 by lexitrobe

I awoke with one of my last first breaths in Iceland. I reached my hands towards the bunk above me, I yawned, I took another breath. I started contemplating each breath, wondering which would be the last one here in … Continue reading →

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Gilded Forests, Yawning Chasms: Day 4 on the Laugavegur Trail

Posted on September 6, 2014 by lexitrobe

I woke up on a mountain. No, scratch that, a bunk bed, but close enough. The mountains visible out the window of the hut were my Siren song of the day, except I wasn’t resisting them and following them only … Continue reading →

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Ég Anda, Ég Anda, Ég Anda

Posted on July 17, 2014 by lexitrobe

I stare out of my window into a surreal white sky, knowing the mountains of Mount Esja lie just behind me, soaking in their glory and in the clouds which they so kindly wrap around themselves. This place is a … Continue reading →

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Tongue Twisters and Words as Long as Giraffe Tongues

Posted on February 14, 2014 by lexitrobe

Það fer nú að verða verra ferðaveðrið! Here is a challenge: Try saying the above phrase ten times, as fast as you can. It may prove to be difficult if you have no knowledge of how Icelandic is spoken, but … Continue reading →

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Eyjafjallajökull, or Eyyuyafuhyatlayokutoohlah

Posted on February 3, 2014 by lexitrobe

For those of you unfamiliar with Eyjafjallajökull and the roller coaster of events it has caused both mentally and physically, we’ll start simply. When you see the word Eyjafjallajökull on the page, assuming you are not an Icelander, you will … Continue reading →

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