Monthly Archives: August 2009

Today we had our first game of round two at home against Volsungur from Husavik (northern Iceland). Although we were down 1-0 early in the game, we came back to win 4-1, putting us in a very good position going … Continue reading →

Yesterday, Casey and I decided to enjoy the sun by going exploring Hafnarfjordur a little bit and then down the road leading away from our apartment toward the country.   After getting some gas, we drove into a neighborhood high … Continue reading →

Yesterday was probably the most busy and productive days off I’ve had this summer. We started with a few main objectives for the day and filled in the rest as we went…   It started with lunch at Seabaron, a … Continue reading →

We tied our game tonight against Selfoss, the same team we beat on Saturday. In round one of the tournament you play the same team, both home and away, and the best out of two moves on. Tonight got preeeetty … Continue reading →

We beat Selfoss in our first game of the tournament yesterday, winning 2-1. It was a windy day–sunny, but terribly windy at their home field about an hour away from here. We did much better than we have been creating … Continue reading →

On our Wednesday off, Casey and I booked a “super Jeep” Golden Circle tour plus glacier snowmobiling. Nothing but the words, “it. was. awesome.” can describe it!   Our day started out by being picked up at 8:30 am by … Continue reading →

This Tuesday was one of those days here that I wanted nothing more than to be in my sweats, cuddled up in a blanket on the couch, watching a great movie.   We spent the morning out with Tinna, having … Continue reading →

Last Sunday, we spent the afternoon getting a better look at the Reykjavik flea market. I’d been there once before with Bjorg, Thordis and Lee (when I tried putrified shark!) but wasn’t sure I’d seen everything there so I went … Continue reading →

We played our last game of the regular season this afternoon against Tindastoll in Saudarkrokur, in northern Iceland. It took us somewhere between three and four hours to get there, so it was a pretty solid road trip.   It … Continue reading →

Dear friends and family–and anyone else who may read this who hasn’t been to Iceland: if you ever get the opportunity to visit this country, 1: TAKE IT! 2: go experience the Blue Lagoon.   Since we had the day … Continue reading →