Iceland and Reykjavik

Hi,
I had two days in Iceland. It is a country of about 300,000 people. Two thirds live in the capital city of Reykjavik, a lovely city with friendly people. They speak their own language comparable to the Viking language. They also know English.
The national religion of Iceland is Lutheran. This picture is their national church. There are some Catholics in Iceland - about 2% of the population. That's about 6000 people. There are six diocesan priests in the whole country. It encompasses one diocese. Don't worry. I am not going to join them.


I did get around some of Iceland. It is a rugged land of volcanic rock with earthquakes, volcanoes glaciers and waterfalls.



It also has geysers and hot springs. The county of heated from the heat in the earth and it is converted into electricity.



I hear that it is hot in Minnesota. I think that I left at the right time.
Just know that I am thinking of you and praying for you.
Fr. Pete
On to England and Scotland.