Icelandic Gragas Law Code of AD 1250
This Icelandic writing on vellum dates from about AD 1250 and is part of the Gragas Law Code. The artifact is on display in the Icelandic National Museum in Reykjavik, Iceland. “All men are prescribed by law to provide for those who cannot feed or clothe themselves, supporting them of either their own means or […]
Light the light of love in the darkness of death
Inside the Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavik, we lit a candle. In memory of Rehtaeh, Amanda, Arianna, Cassidy, … in supplication and silence the light burns. Do not let the darkness prevent you from seeking the light! And when you have found it, let other people see, re – think and be convinced. If you want […]
Dettifoss Falls in Iceland
This is about as close to a religious pilgrimage as I’ll ever get. As soon as we started planning our trip to Iceland, Dettifoss was at the top of my list of places to visit. In fact, it was the only ‘must see’ place we had on our list. Getting there from the N1 took […]
Iceland is Magnificent
Iceland has been incredible. We arrived in Reykjavik early Sunday via Icelandic Air from Toronto. Once on the ground and through customs (it took about 5 seconds to clear), we headed out to pick up the camper van we rented from Kuku Campers. The van is small but has everything we need including a heater […]