Fun Icelandic Facts

Þetta Reddast!

Pronounced (Th-eh-T-a Red-dast) Icelandic motto that means “It will save itself” or “It will fix itself.”, “Everything will work out” or “Don’t worry or be afraid. It will be okay.” the words fall off the tongue with a grin and a shrug of their shoulders. Similarly to the lion kings Hakuna Matata Its a wonder phrase!
Life on this Island could often be a bit harsh, so Icelanders developed a carefree mentality when faced with hardship and maintain a belief that things will work out. 



Life got you down? lose your passport? cant find your keys? Þetta Reddast!
I get tattoos in every country I spend more than a month, and I think I have just found my Icelandic tat. 

líkar ekki veðrið bara bíddu bara aðeins

or If you do not like the weather just wait a minute.

Due to its location WIND IS A THING! In Iceland it can be what would be considered REALLY windy anywhere else at any time of year. This is a thing constatly, Chicago ait got shit on this place.  People spend time attached to the fences  and signs being too scared to move off because of the wind. But this also means the weather changes, FAST! One day I spent being blown around in hail, snow, rain and in the sun, all with in 2 hours. So if you wait for nice weather before going from point A to point B, take your chance when you have it! and hope the wind is in your favor.