Sælinú!
My week started on an emotional note. I moved from Sólheimar to Hveragerði and I was not expecting it to be so hard to leave behind people I had only known for three weeks. I felt so grateful for all the amazing moments spent together. I realized that all the best things in life are the simplest: laughing, dancing, human connection, sharing meals and late-night conversations while watching the sunset. The goodbyes were heart-breaking, but the memories engraved in my head made it so worth it.
Lass wandern gehen!
Over the past few days, I explored my new town and became familiar with the surroundings. I was stunned by the harmony between the dramatic mountain landscapes, the highly active geothermal fields, the modern buildings and the agricultural greenhouses all coexisting together. I also started to volunteer in new greenhouses. In terms of tasks, I mostly did weeding and I harvested cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce and kale. My new roommates and I also cleaned the flower beds of the medical center that is hosting us. I realized that I really enjoy learning about and discovering new things related to environment, horticulture, gardening and plant cultivation.
One of the Four Greenhouses
Cucumber Plants
Harvested Cucumbers
My week would not have been complete if I had not explored a few of the natural wonders of the land. My highlight was hiking around the Kerið, a bright aquamarine volcanic crater lake that was formed around 3000 to 6500 years ago. I also enjoyed admiring the Sólheimajökull glacier even though it shocked me to observe how much it is being affected by global warming and how it is progressively shrinking.
The Gymbros at the Kerið Crater
The Sólheimajökull Glacier
Next week, I plan to contemplate geysers in the Haukadalur geothermal area, observe the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, and explore the Þingvellir National Park.
Sjáumst!
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