Yes, I am a nerd. I go to interesting places with amazing things to do and see, and then I go to the bookstore. Bookstores are amazing. They are full of adventures. Besides. For me, sometimes finding the bookstore itself can be an adventure. Take for example, my trek to find Foyles in London. I … Continue reading Icelandic Adventures pt. 3- Bookshops in Reykjavik
Iceland
August Summary and September Preview
I would say, 'where did August go?', but 1) I know exactly where it went-- August went to Iceland-- and 2) I prefer autumn to summer, so I'm not sad to see August go. Quick review of last month: Iceland: Waterfalls! A cute hotel! Bookshops with gorgeous books in languages I don't understand! Interesting new … Continue reading August Summary and September Preview
Icelandic Adventures pt 2: Eating in Iceland
A good rule of thumb for eating in Iceland: if you are going to be there- particularly in Reykjavik- for more than a few days, find yourself a grocery store. Food, even fast food, is expensive in. Fortunately for me, there was a 24-hour grocery store about 100 meters from my hotel. Unfortunately for me, … Continue reading Icelandic Adventures pt 2: Eating in Iceland
A Day at the Beach
Let me tell you about this photograph. I shot it using a Sony a6500 with a 10-18mm lens on a two-foot tall travel tripod and a 10-stop neutral density filter. The water looks pretty cool, right? All soft and flowy with the spray looking like mist. It takes time to make a photograph like this, … Continue reading A Day at the Beach
Icelandic Adventures pt. 1: Driving
When I started looking into the particulars of driving in Iceland, a variety of things popped up as major warnings: "the weather is changeable and could turn to snow any time!", "watch out for driving sand and ash!", "there are gravel roads everywhere!", "there are, like, NO gas stations, so fuel the car when you … Continue reading Icelandic Adventures pt. 1: Driving
Sunday Sum-Up
I'm back! Obviously. I did not drive off a cliff, get kidnapped by elves, or get washed away by sneaker waves on Reynisfjara. I endured fifteen hours of air travel and airports on a couple of hours of sleep, and I've mostly recovered from jet lag thanks to generous doses of iced coffee. Now comes … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up
July Summary and August Preview
I survived July! The heatwave left me tired and a bit stupid and I didn't finish many of the books I intended to, but oh well. I do not do well in the heat. My face tries to melt off, I have no energy, I can't sleep, and my Snow White-worthy skin sunburns in ten … Continue reading July Summary and August Preview
Traveling in Books 