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Trip to Iceland, Sept 6, 2017

Going from the Vellir Guesthouse just west of Vik and east of Petursey mountain to the Black sand beaches of Reynisfjara. “Pétursey is a 275 m high tuff…

Trip to Iceland, September 5, 2017

A very busy day! Skogafoss waterfall and a hike to the top of the ridge to see more rapids and waterfalls. Then we had lunch in the parking…

Trip to Iceland, Sept 3 2017

Another great day in and around Reykjavik with the help of the Purple WOW bikes.   from Wikipedia “The Reykjavík Summit was a summit meeting between U.S. President…

Trip to Iceland, September 4, 2017

From Reykjavik to Petursey, a little tuff mountain in the south of Iceland just West of Vik. This mountain has Elves living in it, and it is said…

Trip to Iceland, Sept 2, 2017

We looked at Harpa, again, and because it was raining, the Art Gallery in Reykjavik.               From Wikipedia” “Ingólfr Arnarson (spelled with…

Trip to Iceland, September 1, 2017

After an overnight flight where we glimpsed the southern coast of Greenland, we landed in Keflavik Iceland and headed into Reykjavik to drink coffee.        …

RM of Gimli, Centennial Marker, Aug 6 2017

             

Traditional Program, Aug 1 2016

                                        Order of Proceedings: National Anthems: O Canada and Ó Guð Vors Lands, Samkór Kópavogs…

Icelandic Festival Parade, Aug 1 2016

The big parade happens once a year in Gimli                                      …

Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, July 31 2016

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Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, July 30 2016

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Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, July 29 2016

Icelandic Independence Day in Winnipeg, June 17 2016

“On June 17, 1944, the Republic of Iceland was formally established and Iceland became independent after being under Danish rule. The day has been celebrated as the Icelandic…

Fjallkona Announcement Brunch, April 17 2016

“The image of the fjallkonan has also been prominent among Vestur Íslendingar in Canada. A woman dressed as the Lady of the Mountain first appeared at the Iceland…

Ljósanótt, March 18 2016

2016 Ljósanótt evening of lights Tribute Dinner. In honour of Hjálmar Hannesson and Anna Birgis Hannesson.                            …

Trip to Iceland, Sept 6 2015

We ate some Hákarl and took the ferry from Stykkishólmur north to Patrekfjordur.                                  …

Trip to Iceland, Sept 5 2015

Travelling from a very wet Borganes to Stykkishólmur we stopped at amazing beaches and cliffs in Snæfellsnes.                          …

Trip to Iceland, Sept 4 2015

We rented two beefy but beat up Subarus from SadCars and headed out into the Icelandic landscape and encountered a huge glacier, waterfalls and steaming creeks. We went from…

Trip to Iceland, Sept 3 2015

Finally having recovered from Jet Lag, I could enjoy Reykjavik and be coherent for our meeting with the lovely people in City Hall. The whole day was a…

Trip to Iceland, Sept 2 2105

Our third day in Iceland I was still recovering from the 6 hour jet lag difference from Winnipeg and we had many meetings set up with local creative…

Trip to Iceland, Sept 7 2015

From Patreksfjordur to Bolungarvik. We suffered a soggy hike, rough roads and a wonderful meal at one of Iceland’s best restaurants.              …

Trip to Iceland, Sept 1 2015

Landing early in the morning in Iceland was still very late at night for us, so we fought the jet lag by staying awake all day and wandering…

Trip to Iceland, Aug 31 2015

Not just a bunch of tourists…We are professionals; Graphic Designers, Photographers, Architects, City Planners, Engineers, movers and shakers in the Festival, Gallery and Museum world, and we are…

Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, Aug 3 2015

Icelandic Festival, Aug 2 2015

The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba has many many events to enjoy! 10 Mile Road Race – From Winnipeg Beach Park to Gimli Park Pancake Breakfast – New Horizons…