The Wonders of Iceland

 Iceland is one of the most tranquil countries I have visited.  You will not hear people screaming or parties taking over the sounds of the streets. I visited during the the summertime (June 2019) when the sun is out for 15-22 hours per day. It sounds odd to sleep and spend your night when the sun is out, but for me it was amazing as I felt as if positivity in the air 24/7! I visited the Blue Lagoon, one of the 25 wonders of the world, and had an unforgetable experience. The Blue Lagoon comprises of rich mineral water and has a high concentration of Silica creating good effects on peoples' skin. It was a very relaxing experience and I was able to meet people from around the world.  In Iceland, I also had the chance to go under a glacier with my family! We had to wear layers of clothes to avoid the freezing temperatures. It was compact and slippery on the inside but beautiful. Icicles were everywhere and the thick ice made an amazing design though sadly I did not take my phone inside to capture a picture.

Culture

    I have already spoken about how calm and quiet Iceland is though there is a lot more to it.  Staple foods in the icelantic culture includes lamb, an abundance of fish, and Icelandic skyr which is a type of yogurt.  Due to the lack of sunlight and position close to the Arctic Circle,  importing and exporting goods is very difficult therefore their food culture is simple and reflects the natural food that is locally sourced in the country. Most people in Iceland speak Icelandic as a result of their remote location, but many do speak English fluently adding an advantage to tourists. From my visit, I felt the people there were easy-going and warm-hearted allowing me to get to know others with ease.