Author Archives: ianmacd
Wet, Wet, Wet
It was very rainy today and the sky was so overcast that I’d hesitate to call even the brightest moment of the day twilight. We went to Laugardalslaug swimming pool in the afternoon. The last time we were there was … Continue reading
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People Are Revolting
I can reveal that the stories have not been exaggerated. New Year in Iceland is completely mental! At 23:15, we put Eloïse in the pram, wrapped Lucas in the sling, and headed up to Hallgrímskirkja, the famous church located on … Continue reading
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Feels Like Home
We’re in Iceland again, Reykjavík, to be precise. We arrived here at about 06:30 this morning after fewer than five hours of flying time and much — I repeat, much — less sleep. As flight destinations go, Iceland has got … Continue reading
Camera Upgrade
It all started with the Nikon Coolpix 950, which I purchased shortly after moving to America in what must have been April 2000. Not only was it my first digital camera, it was my first camera of any description. I … Continue reading
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Pretty In White
We’re in Providence, which is covered in a picturesque mantle of snow. The most remarkable thing about the flight to Boston (via Reykjavík) was that Icelandair planes now have a powered USB port at every seat, so you can connect … Continue reading
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