We're in Iceland enjoying an extended weekend here before heading on. It's cold, very cold. It's a weird combination of European and American culture. Makes sense since it sits in the middle. The language is very nordic seeing as it comes from Norwegian/Viking settlers. The architecture is simple and socailistic. It reminds me of a cross between Finland and north east American (if you can imagine that). The people are as cold as the weather but they look and dress great. The prices are amazingly expensive. I thought things in Amsterdam were expensive. It cost us almost €14 for 4 hot dogs and a small Cola at the same stand the Clinton ate at when he was here. The water is great. The electricity for all of Reykjavik is produced from geothermal water. The steam from the water generates the power and the left over hot water is sent to the residents through the pipes running under the streets and sidewalks to keep them all ice free. It doesn't make you feel so guilty for taking a nice hot natural shower since this is its second use.