For one, all of your action will take place within an eight-block bubble in the area of downtown, though downtown is a loaded word to use in what is, essentially, a village pretending to be a city. Everyone here is writing a book. This is both to break the social ice that pervades Nordic culture and because Icelanders in particular have waited a long time for the right to enjoy a beer. Alcohol is a tonic to Scandi stoicism and reserve, and the moment noses start turning red and smiles begin to crack, it will be way past midnight and there will be no turning back.

The sky over Reykjiavik is bright the day Vikingur plays Fylkir in its first home match of the Urvalsdeild, the Icelandic premier league. There are 1, people in attendance, all seated in one single stand. Local fans sit on the right; their opponents on the left. There are no fences between them. A dozen children lead the chants for Vikingur by beating their hands on a Coca Cola billboard. Right before the end of the first half, left winger Madsen scores a header.

The city provides the main access to other parts of the country, mostly via the only international airport on the island located just about 40 minutes from the city center. Icelandic women have a very pure beauty, and are arguably the best of the Scandinavian countries. As you could expect, temperatures in the winter time can be quite cold, especially in the evening with the wind gusts while walking throughout the city.

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