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Go West!

My regular readers ( I wonder if I still have any, oh well…) know that I love the west fjords of Iceland. Recently I went on a short and unexpected trip there, as a accompanying parent with my...

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Graduation Season

These three are all graduates this spring. My son graduated from grammar school in May and he will be going to university in the fall. My younger daughter graduated from elementary school earlier this...

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Glimpses from the West Fjords

These photos are from the wonderful island Vigur, in fjord Ísafjarðardjúp. If you ever find yourself in the West fjords of Iceland, I warmly recommend a visit. This Teista ( Black guillemot /Cepphus...

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Weather Warning!

Are you travelling in Iceland right now or do you know anyone that is? www.stitchiceland.com Please note that very heavy storms with rain are expected most of the week. Please take great care when...

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DIY Deodorant.

As so many of us, I am trying to be a little greener, use less, avoid toxic ingredients, etc. Deodorants are full of all kinds of things that, while not proven harmful, are – at least for me – not...

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An Outdoor Concert

I had planned to stay at home today,  do a little work,  perhaps a spot of much  needed cleaning etc.  That did not happen.  Instead I did absolutely nothing all morning (except ironing one shirt,...

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Happy Birthday!

  My son is 20 today! This picture is from his graduation from grammar school this spring. He is not at home today, he is working in Vík this summer and will indeed be working tonight (he is working...

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Choir Music

Do you remember the Choir trip to the West fjords I told you about recently? No? well, that does not matter. You can still enjoy listening to the girls in Gradulekór Langholtskirkju (my daughter choir)...

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A New Lopi Cardigan

I am knitting a Lopi Cardigan from double plötulopi.  It is a stash busting project,  as most – but perhaps not all,  my knitting projects will be this year. This is the colour lineup : I saved the...

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Reykjavík Pride

In the words of Granny Weatherwax: ”I ATE’NT DEAD”  I just had a little blogging vacation, but now August is here and it’s time to get things going again. Reykjavík Pride Yesterday was very special...

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My Heart

A Finished Project It’s been a while, but I have a finished embroidery project. Ir’s not the grey picture or anything of that scale, it’s just a small heart, but still  - it is finished and it’s quite...

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Volcanic Eruption

You know Eyjafjallajökull, … now you might have to learn a new name: Bárðarbunga. There has been intense seismic activity since last Saturday in Bárðarbunga, one of Icelands many volcanoes, situated in...

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Bárðarbunga Update

The seismic activity in Bárðarbunga , the volcano that has been making international headlines, the last few days is still intense. Large areas north of Vatnajökull glacier have been evacuated.  The...

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Increased Activity

The seismic activity in Bárðarbunga has increased  today. According to specialists from the Icelandic Meteorologic Institute it is now impossible to detect individual earthquakes, they are coming that...

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Dyngjujökull Eruption ?!

Yesterday’s news were  little confusing. First there was an eruption. Then, there was not. Or very probably not, or almost definitely not yet at least. What is certain that  a 5.3  earthquake, the...

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A Volcanic Eruption!

There is no doubt this time around. A small eruption started around midnight in Holuhraun. At the moment there is no immediate danger but traffic around the area is restricted. You can see a photo here...

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Holuhraun Eruption

Here are some brand new photos, from the legendary Ómar Ragnarsson . There is not much to see, mostly steam, but it’s rather pretty all the same.

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Ripping!

While the eruption has fizzled out (for now at least), life goes on. That includes knitting and last night I did this: What is it you ask? Why it is the cut of ribbing of the lopi cardigan I have been...

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Embroidery Progress

I am still working on the grey picture. stitchiceland.com It sometimes feels like I am getting nowhere, but in april it looked like this: I had hoped to be finished by now, but you can still see...

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Holuhraun Eruption Update

Lava flowing from the Holuhraun fissure has entered Jökulsa a Fjöllum glacial river. A strong earthquake (5.4) was in Bárðarbunga this morning and an eruption there is still a likely event. Photo:...

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