We go out to tour the city on the hop-on, hop-off bus and visit a few sites. The first challenge is getting to the bus stop through the high 30's temperatures and the 30+ mph winds. Seriously cold stuff.
We catch the bus next to the Harpa, the local theater and music center. The Harpa is an ultramodern glass edifice. It comes complete with a special guard dog.
The bus keeps us out of the frigid North Atlantic wind while we learn about the city. Our hop off is at the Hallgrimskirkja - a towering modern church. We then make our way down Skolavoroustigur, a street lined with boutique shops and restaurants. We stop into many shops as much to get out of the chill wind as to look at their wares. We do meet some friendly locals along the way.
Plokkfiskur for dinner, a real surprise.
The Harpa - rather modern
Another view of the Harpa
Tourist popsicle - let's go inside
Harpa guard dog
Hallgrimskirkja - do you see the 'church' hiding in the name? Its kirkja.
A helpful shopping guide - kind of interesting how English borrowed several of the words
Friendly local
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