the sea.

looking from home, out to where i am headed.

the destination, or maybe it is just a light house.

i've seen a lot of the sea today.

look, here is a bit of the sea. also, notice the porous texture of those rocks?
most rocks that i've seen here are similar

 i took a walk out on seltjarnarnes peninsula, there is a lighthouse out at the end, and it is quite beautiful.

notice the ubiquitous mountains in the background

 walking out that far, i realise a bit more what iceland is- my experience thus far being chiefly within the city limits. i suppose that i was still in the city, but a bit farther away than usual. far enough away to make it seem small against a backdrop of mountains.

looking back at the city center from out here.
you can see the square top of the cathedral,
and the pointy top of hallgrimskirkja

while walking i saw a few runners. seems windy to me. the sea feels as if it is on all sides when i am out there. it is a weird and awesome thing. thanks to yogan for suggesting this little trip.

ohio.

when i finally decide to return, i turn around and start walking back down the path. an icelander, standing up on the rocks, offers me a lift back into to town, and naturally, i accept. [i think his name is páli. i am not yet adept at icelandic pronunciation.]

you can see the blue roof of the house that is next to the SÍM house
i'll get a proper picture of the SÍM house eventually, jay.
it is the one to the right of the blue roof, it is 4 stories
the first three are light, and the top floor is blue.

on the way back, we talk of things like ohio, the sea, the mountains. he is from a smallish town in the mountains. what was a long walk alone becomes a very short ride, the car and conversation making the distance nominal at best. i am pretty sure that i have never gotten a lift from a stranger in the states. i am also pretty sure that i would not feel very comfortable about it in the states. iceland is noticeably different. [but i bet you knew that.]

ducks! i guess it isn't so different after all!

here are some pictures, just of the ground, so that you can get an idea of the look of things that are close. [seeing as all of the above pictures are things at some distance.]

been meeting a lot of artist sorts also here in iceland. very interesting.

i'll be uploading some new gifs soon.