Been a while. . .

Its been a while since I last posted and I apologize for it. Its been a crazy few weeks thanks to complex classes and getting ready for the trip.
So far I've been able to check off quite a few things from the "have to do/get" list.
Passport. Check.
Books. Check.
Heavy coat. Check.
Nervous. Double Check.
The first orientation kind of shook me, mostly because I am finally beginning to understand that I am leaving America and going to a completely different country.
Quite a number of folks (not just my parents) are concerned. Its not exactly up lifting news to find out that Iceland is currently dealing with an active and 'erupting' volcano. For me, its another great reason to go there. The diversity of the landscape is something I look forward to the most.
I still haven't decided completely on what I'd like to do for my free weekend. I'm allowed to go anyway so long as I am back at the hostel Sunday night. Its a tug and pull situation between going up to the arctic circle island Grimsey or going on a ghost/folklore tour.

Let the Good Times Roll