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Aug. 13, 2005 I was in Reykjavik, 9/9/1999, in the air at 9:00 AM. I’m not kidding, a lot of nines, I noticed that when I was in the air flying to Iceland, all the nines. Not sure if that was a sign, but it wasn’t planned that way. I remember collecting the rents from my properties, I had at that time seven buildings [rental properties], and flew to Reykjavik to get some rest; only a four day rest, I had to be back and do some lectures, and counseling for my regular job, with the Bureau of Prisons, at the time. And every time I get tired of business, I kind of took off, once to Paris, once to Nigeria Falls, and so forth; but this time it was Reykjavik. Not sure why, perhaps it is in-between everything; that is, Europe, per se; although it is part of Europe. It was a most pleasant trip, and most expensive. Not getting there, just once I got there. I figured there are three places in the world I’ve been, that could break a man in a month: Reykjavik is one, Alaska is the other, and number one is: Tokyo. But I had fun in all those places, and I suppose you pay for it. But in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, you can’t help but have fun I do believe. I’ve even heard it’s the place to be in the summer for the young crowd nowadays. Let me see what I can remember: a museum, a piazza place I liked; went to their Hofdi House, like our White House I suppose you could say. It is where they had the superpower summit in 1986. I liked the lake area by Independence Hall; I really liked the natural hot water swimming area called the Blue Lagoon, it has thermal water. And still on a hillside in the city they have a peculiar church, I went to its bell tower, what a grand view; Leifur Eiriksson, gazes out to the sea right in front of the church. I’ve never seen a church quite like that in all my travels. The church overlooks the city, and that in itself is a sight to behold. I did go out into its interior, and to a lighthouse, and out whale watching, along with other things. But the city in itself was a good treat. I think I had my first cup of ‘Starbucks’ coffee there. ------------ About the author: Mr. Siluk is a world traveler, a lover of the mysteries around the world, and has visit many World Heritage Sites, his most recent being Easter Island, the Galapagos and Mesa Verde. His books can be seen on/at Barns and Noble.com, Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, Abe.com Alibis, Boarders and several other sites and book stores. Many of his books can be purchased through the English Bookdealers. He spends his time between Lima, Peru and St. Paul, Minnesota, and has just finished working on two new books: "The Macabre Poems,” and “Perhaps it’s Love,” and continues to work on "Curse of the Abyss Worm,” a suspenseful mystery, and “Cold Kindness,” a tragic love affair. Visit http://dennissiluk.tripod.com Email: dlsiluk@msn.com Tell a friend about this site! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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