really, school?

So, we had our first studio today. Started working on the Documentary. Pretty much all of the footage we took so far will most likely be unused. It was more or less testing out the cameras anyway. Friday, we are going to be meeting with a film producer here in Reykjavik who is going to help us with developing some filming techniques.

I walked downtown by myself today and found the Salvation army, but I don't think its the kind where you can go in and buy things. It was an awkward visit.... I did find an antique store which had a TON of stuff in it, but nothing too interesting. Mostly overpriced stuff.

I hear rumors of a flee market that occurs every weekend and will have to check that out soon! Someone from my trip has already tipped me off and said it was worth a visit.

Finally got to the small work-out facility/gym on the university campus. Its small.

Still don't have internet access at my place and have been taking my computer everywhere in case I have the chance to get online! I've just been bored when we are not out on excursions and such. There is really only so much you can do in Reykjavik to keep yourself entertained. We need to walk everywhere, and nothing is within good walking distance, other than the ocean. So far, its been more of a peaceful/relaxing time here. I have had a lot of alone time. Most of which has been a mix of good and bad. I have been reading a lot. I am close to finishing "Angels and Demons." It a very exciting thriller. But I have also been doing a lot of walking, and running, and sitting in the sun to enjoy the ocean/mountain view.

I got an Iceland cell phone so I can keep some tabs on the group. Quite a few people got phones so we have good contact now among the group. Basic communication. Still, I feel a little lonely sometimes not getting to hear much from everyone back in the states. Oh well, only a month to go!

Its strange, now that I am shopping more at the fish market, and stores... I have been eating mostly tuna/fish/and a yogurt and cheese. All of these things are very inexpensive, but I realized I haven't had any meat since the first day we got to iceland... not even chicken. I feel really good like my health is getting better and better. Not that I'm intentionally turning into a vegetarian or anything, Ive just been eating more fish/vegetables and healthier food.

Anyway, I think we are going to the beach later. Yes, we are in the arctic circle and the water is cold... however, they have such an abundance of hot water here (the country is literally on a volcano) that they pump hot water into the beaches so people can swim. They also fill large pools with water thats warm as a hot tub. It will be quite awesome. I think this weekend, we might be going to visit some natural hot springs in the country. Next week I believe, is our large camping trip. I can hardly wait.

Been hard getting to sleep, I will leave you with this picture showing the time I have been getting up in the morning and how light it is... this is about as dark as it gets now... and thats with clouds.