Sunday, August 27, 2006

Iceland

here are some facts about iceland



  1. Dont eat or drink out there cos it costs a small fortune
  2. It rains most days
  3. Reykavik is the most northerly capital in the world
  4. the population is less than 300,000
  5. 60% of iceland was covered in trees. now its about 1 %. they chopped them down. oops. big mistake.
  6. its never hot. And its never well cold.
  7. Freindly people but some are a bit bossy. i.e. " you!, get on the bus. NOW!
  8. They all speak english
  9. The geothermal pools smell of eggs. Its a sulphar thing
  10. Rugged volcanic rock landscape with lots of water.
  11. A small mea for two in pizza hut will cost you about £ 35. I told you it was expensive
  12. Hot springs everywhere. supplies the island with hot water and electricity.
  13. Dont stand too close to the geysir. An average of 7 tourists a year get scalded.
  14. Iceland is on tectonic land plate. And is pulling itself apart
  15. its worth a visit so give it a go

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