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Blue Lagoon Spa
with Geothermal
Plant in the
background
staff. hey are both members of the
Icelandic culinary team, with Þráinn
captaining the team. Furthermore,
Viktor was selected Iceland’s Chef
of the Year in 2013 and Nordic Chef
of the Year in 2014.
I enjoyed a sensational four course
tasting menu, that began with a
snappy shrimp appetizer, followed
by a melt in your mouth scallop that
was swimming in a foamy sauce. My
entree was rack of lamb with
Sunchoke, pickled red onion, grapes,
almond, chives and finally, the ordic
Chef of the year 2014 dessert:
Cranberries and organic dark
chocolate Marzipan, lemon,
hazelnuts, meringue. This meal
was a fitting way to end the iconic
visit to the Blu e Lagoon.
Mother Nature’s resources. Ninetyfive percent of Iceland s electricity
is generated by geothermal and
hydroelectric plants. The country
has so much natural energy that
pipes running under the streets in
Reykjavik warmed them so snow
doesn’t have to be plowed.
While on my trip, I learned many
things about geothermal energy.
In Iceland, all heated water used
in homes and business comes from
The small country (about the size
of entucky and only a hour ight
from NY) is crammed with dramatic
natural wonders and eco-adventures
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such as hiking on volcanoes, lava
fields and glaciers and viewing
gushing waterfalls, boiling mud pots
and steam vents. The people are
friendly and thankfully speak English
as the Icelandic language abounds
with long words practically
impossible to pronounce. And, the
city and rural residents all seem to
believe in “Hidden People” or elves
passed down in stories from their
ancient folklore. Truly, Iceland is
irresistible, a must-see.