It’s all about me | I’d Rather Be In Iceland.
Welcome to my blog, which is intended to be predominantly about Iceland – so if you’re not an Icelandophile you might want to stop reading now…
About me: Hi, I’m Eva Lind and I am an Icelandoholic. I live in England and am just this side of a mid-life crisis. I have many other interests including running, Formula One, Bollywood movies, trashy reality shows and anything else that makes me laugh.
Growing up, I always loved both reading and writing. While I’ve always made time to for reading books I, haven’t written anything for years.
And I need a new audience as everyone I know is sick of me talking about Iceland.
How did I get interested in Iceland? Kind of by accident. It was one of those places that sounded like it would be cool, although admittedly I didn’t know a lot about it, but liked the idea of the remoteness, small population and general northern weather/daylight scenarios. My first trip was in 2005, as part of a trek from Landmannalaugur to Þórsmörk. I got to see a really spectacular part of Iceland, but as a “budget” trip our time was limited and we didn’t get to see too much else. Still, I knew I wanted to come back.
Do I think I’m some kind of expert on Iceland? No, that’s one of the fun things about Iceland, I keep finding more to learn and different aspects of the culture to appreciate. Initially I was interested in the spectacular natural phenomena found in Iceland, but have since found a whole world of music, books and cinema that keeps me entertained. I do feel like a bit of an expert compared to most people I know whose knowledge extends to something called a Blue Lagoon and think that Iceland is freezing cold, expensive and too much hassle with the volcanoes. I am always happy to educate these people. : ) But selfishly, I like the fact that it’s not really on most people’s radar.
Do I hope to achieve anything? Not really, I’m just having fun getting on my soapbox, but I hope to expand my Icelandic network and continue to learn new things about Iceland.
Fame at last – thanks!
Interesting, I wonder if some people just have a particular place that clicks with them and gets under their skin.
Welcome!
I think people do “click” with a particular place. Maybe even a couple. How long has Iceland been under your skin now?
That’s kind of how I became a Wyomingite! I received a postcard from my uncle vacationing in Douglas, looked in my library about Wyoming, and decided it was for me: at the age of 8. It took me almost 20 years to get here, but now that I live her I am very happy.
Really? When you were 8??? WOW! That is great! I am glad you made it up here. How long have you been here now? I have lived here almost 11 years. (11 in September) I ended up moving here after my parents died in 2001, a month apart from each other. I ended up following my sister and her husband here and talked one of my brothers to move up here at the same time with his family.
We have been here ever since. I love it.