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Ready Landed in Vignir@Icelandictimes.Com Time A whole section on ICELANDIC eastern Iceland The Reindeer Centre and Guesthouse of TIMES East Iceland Tourism, Culture and Business Issue 5, Oct 2010 www.icelandictimes.com Among the deep eastern fjords A Microcosmos at the Edge of the Arctic The Land of Reindeer, Deep Fjords and Rich Culture Enchanting East Iceland Valley near Ólafsfjörður Autumn in Uthlið Iceland’s Coat of Many Colors Iceland’s Coat of Many Colors Lights displays in the past few weeks....so who knows what the As the colors of summer fade future holds? and Iceland slips into her winter coat, a page is turned and a new This issue of Icelandic Times pays chapter on the Iandscape begins. particular attention to the East Each season in Iceland has its own of Iceland, with its deep fjords, unique attributes and the winter majestic mountains and fertile season will no doubt have a few inland. The East has a countless pleasant surprises in store for us number of interesting sites to visit, this year as well. invigorating routes to walk, and cultural wonders to visit. Especially The summer was truly memorable during the winter festival Days as we watched temperatures rise of Darkness, when everything to very pleasant highs in the 20’sC connected to the term darkness Frozen (80’s F) throughout the country for is celebrated, whether its ghost waterfall days on end, much to our delight stories, “dark drinks” or a romantic Öxaráfoss as well as the delight of our many candle light dinners. The quiet ANTIBIOTICS FOR COLD visitors. Eyafjallajökull which towns in the East are especially Publisher: Design and Layout: roared to life earlier in the year among the most therapeutic and Interland ehf. Ingólfur Júlíusson and made headlines around the relaxing places you could ever Postbox 514 [email protected] world, shrank back considerably hope to experience. 121 Reykjavík Text by: just in time for summer and has (+354) 534-1880 Vignir Andri Guðmundsson Type: Underwear - Gunnar - Hallgerður - Langbrók barely made a peep since that If you have already landed in www.landogsaga.is [email protected] time. Iceland, we wish you a safe and www.icelandictimes.is Nanna Hlín Halldórsdóttir Colors: Dark grey pleasant journey and hope that Editor and General Manager: [email protected] Material: Merino wool. Light and comfy It has been an exciting year so within these pages you’ll find new Einar Th. Thorsteinsson Marie Valgardsson far on many fronts in Iceland, ideas and helpful information to [email protected] [email protected] Weight: 190g. Sizes: XS-XXL and more excitement is expected make your trip more memorable. Sales and Marketing: Hafdis Erla Hafsteinsdóttir with the possible dawning of a For those pondering where to Elín Björg Ragnarsdóttir [email protected] new “Age of Auroras” which has go over the holidays or over the [email protected] Árni Daniel Júliusson been predicted for 2010-2014. We New Year- make it special, make it [email protected] ICELANDIC DESIGN have already witnessed quite a memorable-experience Iceland in few rather magnificent Northern her winter coat. Front page: Reindeer in East-Iceland Tim Vollmer The next issue of Icelandic Times will be published in November/December 2010. The opinions expressed in Icelandic Times do not necessarily reflect those of the editor, publishers or ICELANDIC their agents. Though the content of this issue have been meticulously prepared, no warranty is made about the accuracy and completeness of its content. TIMES Tourism, Culture and Business 2 Cool and Trendy Knitting Iceland Iceland has a long tradition of wool and knitting which means there The homepage clear cut, easy to use to go to Iceland next summer. knitting. From the 16th century is a whole lot of variety available, from and tastefully designed. The main Knitting Iceland also offers a walking and well into the 20th, home modern versions of the traditional focus of Knitting Iceland, aside from tour in Reykjavik´s city center where knitting was a vital part of survival, classic woolen sweeter to obscure selling patterns, is to offer knitting participants are taken deep into the and was done by men as well a combinations of color, patterns and tours to Iceland where knitters get a buzzing world of Icelandic knitting, women. Knitting provided warm methods that look more like a piece unique opportunity to delve into the going from shop to shop to meet clothing in the cold climate, and from Salvador Dali, than something rich local knitting scene. The knitting designers and get a taste of the the surplus could be sold abroad. one might actually wear. tours combine sightseeing, hiking Icelandic knitting culture in a nutshell. But a lot has changed since Knitting is one of the most popular and museum visits with knitting as Tour participants are welcome to Icelanders lived in turf houses, crafts in Iceland and because of its well as classes where participants keep up with the latest trends in where their entire economy was popularity, everyone has their own learn techniques embedded deep in Icelandic knitting by dropping in on based on fish and lived under the opinion about it. Knitting magazines the Icelandic knitting tradition. In the Knitting Iceland homepage every Danish crown. In the latter part of and books abound and big and small addition, Knitting Iceland takes you to now and then the 20th century knitting became craft shows are held regularly around see local knitters and yarnies, and of The web zine has a good variety more of a hobby and was even the country, where knitters of all ages course provides experienced teachers of patterns for sweaters, shawls, for a period of time considered come together to share their work and guides. This perfect combination doll outfits and mittens. The aim outdated and old fashioned. with others and exchange ideas. of craft, nature and culture provides of the ‘zine’ is to publish patters by However, knitting in Iceland has The general interest and widespread a superb and inspiring choice for independent designers, from Iceland undergone many changes in the last popularity of knitting creates a vibrant knitting enthusiasts who want to and elsewhere, thus bringing the decade or so. More and more people knitting culture (some might even call combine their love of yarn and Icelandic influence to knitters all over have started to knit and homemade it knitting mania, since it is claimed to needles with traveling and culture. the world. All patterns are sold for woolen goods can be seen everywhere; be highly addictive; once you finish The first tours took place in 2010 moderate prices as PDF downloads. sweaters, mittens, hats, shawls, you your first pair of mittens, you are and were an instant success, so the Every pattern features an interesting name it, it’s out there again. Suddenly hooked!) Iceland truly is a great place schedule for the upcoming tours in background story that is in some way at the beginning of the 21st century, to be a knitter. winter 2010 and in 2011 is now ready. or another related to Iceland. Good knitting has become trendy and hip When the World Wide Web invaded The tour will include, for example, a directions as well as a handful of again. Young people wear woolen our lives, knitting went online. In luxurious spa tour, two hiking tours, a lovely photos are provided. The site sweaters under their jackets when 2009, two knitting addicts came retreat for knitters and their kids, and is available in Icelandic, English and going out on a Saturday night, and a together and established the website a tour that goes all the way to the Faroe French and can be recommended to homemade hat or mittens is just as Knitting Iceland, an online magazine Islands. Each tour features a renowned anyone interested in the noble art of fashionable an accessory as the latest where you can buy knitting patterns guest teacher, some of whom are even knitting. So, knit away everyone... trend from Calvin Klein. Designers by independent designers and superstars in the knitting world. So from all over Iceland, both men and knitting kits or you can even book there is a lot to choose from for all More info can be found on www. women, are now experimenting with one of the company’s knitting tours! knitting enthusiasts who are planning knittingiceland.com 4 Elding Tours Imagine Peace in Viðey Island From October onwards a giant encouragement, inspiration and a where Lennon’s music and culinary campaign for world peace. Elding beam of light will tower above sense of solidarity in a world now preferences are united into one also offers you the unique chance the Reykjavík skyline serving as a filled with fear and confusion.“ Elding spectacular show. Some of Iceland’s to visit some of the earth largest reminder that peace on earth is a Reykjavik Whale Watching now finest musicians will perform some mammals just a few minutes sail goal we must never lose sight of. offers you the unique chance to visit of Lennon’s most beloved hits while from downtown Reykjavík. Don’t The tower is the conceptualization the tower and the beautiful island you enjoy unique dishes prepared let the cold weather deter you – the of renowned artist Yoko Ono and with Lennon’s favorite ingredients whales are worth it, and besides is dedicated to her late husband On which it is located. Viðey is less based on his lyrics and lifestyle. Elding will provide you with warm John Lennon, one of the most than two square kilometers in size, The night will be completed with a overalls.
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