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[–] fonji@sopuli.xyz 87 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)
[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 32 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

10/10 would go to Iceland again.

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I got to do 24 hours in Reykjavik for a layover in early winter. Absolutely wonderful city

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 15 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)
[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Actually my dream trip is the 10 day lap of Iceland, so yes, 1000% I will. Also, saved for future reference 😊

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

This restaurant is single handedly responsible for completely 180ing my attitudes on seafood. It broke me lmfao. I'm so thankful I was brought there.

[–] scytale@piefed.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Roughly how much did the 10-day trip cost?

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I did my Master's on a site in the region a decade ago. Suppose it depends on what you want.

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Haha that's dangerous news - I am already a passionate seafood fan but alas, live in the dry lands.

Another comment you said you did your Master's there. Can I ask if you enjoyed the experience? I've wondered about doing a European masters but Iceland had never crossed my mind until today

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Do it. Dm me. I'm currently in an airport but will yap when I can. I actually did the program in Scotland but my study site was in Iceland. I think I did apply to Iceland though. I took Icelandic in college. :] It's a cool place.

[–] snklr@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I live in Ísafjörður, this is the only place where I will eat fish by choice, well, this place and if me or my dad cook it.

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 3 points 2 weeks ago

Blessuð! Já, I believe it. One day I'll be back. :)

[–] Zoomboingding@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

We did a week and did day tours. Not as adventurous but still a blast. Definitely want to go again and drive the golden circle!

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 19 points 2 weeks ago

They had this outside the last time I went.

I've played enough Dark Souls to know the guy in the armour is about to get his shit fucked up.

[–] 9point6@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Great views up at the top of the tower

I was lucky(?) enough that the volcano was going off whilst I was up there a couple of years ago and got some great pictures

[–] artifactsofchina@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Umm, wow!

Feel like this comment deserves more attention.

Would you share any of those photos?

Incredible.

[–] 9point6@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This one is probably my favourite

[–] MrShankles@reddthat.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

That is hauntingly beautiful... and an incredible shot! Thank you so much for sharing!

[–] MrShankles@reddthat.com 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] 9point6@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Just replied to the other comment

[–] Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone 8 points 2 weeks ago

I wonder if it was inspired by the columnar jointing formations you can find in Iceland?

a cliff made entirely of columnar rocks with extremely straight, well aligned cuboid formations. The overall effect is that the cliff looks like it’s made of nearly identical thin, tall rocks

[–] TigerAce@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 weeks ago

I was about to say! I've been there (only on the outside though, I can't enter churches without spontaneous combustion)

[–] qevlarr@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Very recognizable and everyone who has ever been to Iceland has probably seen it.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

...and it's gorgeous.

The pancake truck is parked outside daily, but never open when I was there. This is religion inaccessible to the people even in viking paradise.