The polar Midnight Sun.
In January there were only 3-4 hours of light, so it meant settling into the darkness. Now, early May, every day brings an extra 7 minutes of light! The sun rises 4:30 am and sets at 10:30 pm. Already, there is only 6 hrs of 'darkness', although at 1:00 am there is still a dim glow of light on the horizon. By June, there will be a midnight sun. I love it!! I love the light & contrast! The contrast of light & darkness, warmth & cold, feast & famine, work & relax. :)
Today marks the day that means we only have two weeks left in Iceland. I've been studying, steadily focused on writing final exams (each one's 3 hrs), one was this morning (Glaciology) and the last on Monday (Volcanology). Next week, May 11th, I go on a 5-day field research trip for Glaciology and Glacial Geology. We work on and in front of 4 different glaciers in S Iceland. We will have special training for trekking on glaciers, wearing boot ice grips, ice piks & tied together at times. The research we learn to do is what scientists do in their work. 50% of our Glacial Geology mark is from the reports we will write over the five days. Niall will be staying with his closest friend, Sturla, and his family that lives by their school. They were very welcoming & looking forward to having Niall in their home, I am very thankful for our new ties & friendships here. After selling some furniture & packing, we will soon lift off from this beautiful experience & place, for Canada. Truly a bittersweet moment, with feelings of love and appreciation for Iceland mixed with gladness & excitement to go home. I've learned that home is where the heart is. It's not such a physical place, i.e. four walls, but a feeling in the heart, knowing we are home. It's a place where we feel good. Wherever that may be. ;) I've learned from this experience that we're always supported, always loved & have everything we will ever need & more - just trust, be open and have gratitude. Yes. It must be true.
Today marks the day that means we only have two weeks left in Iceland. I've been studying, steadily focused on writing final exams (each one's 3 hrs), one was this morning (Glaciology) and the last on Monday (Volcanology). Next week, May 11th, I go on a 5-day field research trip for Glaciology and Glacial Geology. We work on and in front of 4 different glaciers in S Iceland. We will have special training for trekking on glaciers, wearing boot ice grips, ice piks & tied together at times. The research we learn to do is what scientists do in their work. 50% of our Glacial Geology mark is from the reports we will write over the five days. Niall will be staying with his closest friend, Sturla, and his family that lives by their school. They were very welcoming & looking forward to having Niall in their home, I am very thankful for our new ties & friendships here. After selling some furniture & packing, we will soon lift off from this beautiful experience & place, for Canada. Truly a bittersweet moment, with feelings of love and appreciation for Iceland mixed with gladness & excitement to go home. I've learned that home is where the heart is. It's not such a physical place, i.e. four walls, but a feeling in the heart, knowing we are home. It's a place where we feel good. Wherever that may be. ;) I've learned from this experience that we're always supported, always loved & have everything we will ever need & more - just trust, be open and have gratitude. Yes. It must be true.