Today is Independence Day in Iceland! We went to nearby Reykholt to celebrate with speeches (in Icelandic, but they were out friends so we clapped and cheered anyways) face painting, soccer, and a soap box derby.
This is Amanda, Dr. Novak and me after our face/head paintings
My host family had two cars in the race, "Super Reindeer," which had fur and a skull, and "No. 11," which was driven by their 11y/o son Matthius, who wore a trash bag jersey. Super Reindeer won in its heat! So of course we celebrated and cheered- in Icelandic, "Áfram Super Reindeer!"
This is Super Reindeer pulling ahead of the pack
After today's parades and games, I am sooo ready for 4th of July in the States. It didn't occur to us that they can't do fireworks here because it never gets dark, so now I'm all excited for the show in Oakboro. I hate to say it, Iceland, but we do Independence day better.
Bless Bless!
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