When in April 2010 a ridge crater opened up at Fimmvörðuháls, my dearest wish came true: an active volcano in Iceland whilst I would be travelling there. It was not long before Fimmvörðuháls closed, only to have a crater under Eyafjallajökull open up.
Iceland is a very beautiful country with vast and empty spaces and no traffic jams (except for Reykajavík). The Icelanders are a hardy race, who have learnt to cope not only with the harsh climatic circumstances, but with the grim realities of modern financial times. And still they wear a friendly smile.

This book comes best on paper with Matte finish.