Lisko’s American Life

Lisko pours a glass and smells white fruit with mint, samphire, eucalyptus leaves and bay laurel, with a hint of juniper berry and even a hint of lavender essential oil. Take a light sip, the aroma continues to bloom in the mouth, the refreshing and soft taste, the warmth of the spirit is slowly released, the flavor is complex, the floral aroma is obvious, and the juniper flavor is not so prominent. The finish is fresh and clean, with a hint of green tea.

The pleasure of the trip made Lisko let go of his restraints. He was rarely drunk by himself, and he didn't even know when the waiter came in to clean up the wreckage he ate.

Because he went to bed early, he didn't draw the curtains, and the dazzling sunlight woke him up from his deep sleep.

"Hmm~" Lisko rubbed his eyes and stretched.

"It looks so clean."

Looking outside from the window, the street was cleaned and the sky was a very pure blue.

Now is the time when the sun is rising, and the sun swept across the two peaks in the distance, reflecting the delicate purple, making one feel like being in a painting.

Lisko got up to wash up, the hotel had already received a message and sent breakfast.

Breakfast is Iceland's unique rye bread and cinnamon bread, and an omelette. The rye bread is baked in the city's geothermal heat and paired with Icelandic cheese and rhubarb jam, it's a rare treat. The cinnamon buns are sprinkled with cardamom sugar, and the fried eggs are simply fried. The tricky part is the salt it uses. Smart Icelanders use geothermal energy to evaporate seawater to get local salt, and then smoke it with arctic thyme and birch. Salt-fried eggs have a unique flavor.

Lisko thinks that the most fascinating place to travel is not only the different styles of scenery, but also the local specialties, which can bring the ultimate enjoyment of the taste buds, and can also get the history and culture of many local people from above.

After breakfast, Lisko took a camera and a backpack, dressed casually and prepared to go out. Of course, sunscreen sunglasses and a hat were essential.

Walking out of the hotel, I looked at the bus passing by the road from time to time. There was no one in it, only the driver was addicted to the car. Because Iceland has a small population, the bus company is owned by the government.

Today's temperature is not bad. When Lisko left the hotel, he saw that it was only five degrees from the thermometer on the wall. There were not many pedestrians on the road. Although June is also a great opportunity to travel, Iceland is the most famous. The aurora starts in August, and it can be seen for five months in April of the following year. Lisko regrets missing this time, but it doesn't matter. Only a regretful trip can be remembered.

Iceland's currency is Icelandic Krona, 1 Icelandic Krona is about 5 cents RMB, and 100 Icelandic Krona is seven cents. Lisko exchanged a thousand dollars in Krona at the airport, which should be enough for his trip.

Reykjavik uses geothermal energy as its main energy source. There are almost no boilers and chimneys in the city. The whole city is well planned, the environment is clean, and there is no pollution, so it is called a "smoke-free city".

Lisko's first destination was the city's old town. The old town facing the bay has squares and a lot of classical buildings, as well as many two-storey wooden houses, which are deliberately prosperous. It's a great place to appreciate Iceland's completely unpolluted environment.

Walking to the famous Toning Lake in the old city, the lake water is not so clear. The biggest feature here is that it is a habitat for waterfowl animals all year round. Ducks, seagulls, swans and other wild animals are often seen on the lake. So many tourists call it "Duck Lake".

The surrounding of the lake is surrounded by important buildings such as government buildings, museums and universities. It is an extremely beautiful and peaceful landscape in the city. Lisko saw many local elderly people and couples meditating here and feeding waterfowl. There are also students reading books on the benches next to them with books, which is really a peaceful landscape.

Lisko took a photo and looked at his composition in the camera. The scenery was very artistic. He also leaned on the back of the bench and looked at the lake and the buildings in the distance. He felt extremely comfortable.

Next to it is Reykjavik's City Hall, with a marble introduction in English at the entrance. This building was built by the former Prime Minister David and Oderson when he was mayor. The architect who designed this building was also threatened with death and bombs. , the mayor defied all opinions, and it was completed and used in 1992, with a construction period of four and a half years.

This building is shaped like a dock and has a unique style. This building has three doors: east, west and north, which fully reflects Iceland's openness and democracy. Anyone can freely enter and contact politicians.

Lisko didn't look much, took pictures of the style of the building, and was ready to go to the next location.

There are two churches with different styles standing by the lake. Through chatting with passers-by, Lisko learned about a church called Landau Taos Cathedral. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com is a Catholic church. The beautiful singing of the choir.

The other is called the Reykjavik Freedom Church, which is a church with green spires and mild colors. It is called the Freedom Church because it cuts off its relationship with the government, does not accept government funding, and the church's policies are not affected by it. Influenced by the government. It was designed by the same architect as the Catholic Church.

This place is often used as a venue for music performances. The Iceland Radio Music Festival has been held here twice. Listening to music in the church is definitely a good experience, but unfortunately I didn’t feel it.

Lisko walked forward and arrived at the nearby scenic spot he most wanted to observe, "Solar Voyager".

The Sun Voyager is a sculpture, a pirate ship made of skeletons, created by the well-known Icelandic sculptor Arnathan, placed on the coast north of Reykjavik.

According to others, this sculpture is an important symbol of the city. The skeleton represents this smoke-free city, facing the sea, reflecting the unruly spirit of Viking navigators.

The general shape of this pirate ship is modeled after the Viking ship, which symbolizes the history and determination of Icelanders to conquer the ocean. The summer sun shines on the sculpture, which is bright and very beautiful.

In the distance between the iceberg and the sea, the sculpture appears more resolute. Lisko can imagine that when the weather is gloomy, this sculpture is like a ship sailing to the end of the world. On the whole, there is a kind of space that is not on the earth. inspiration.

In 864 AD, the navigator Flock landed on Iceland and broke the calm of this foggy island. The subsequent Navians, Irish and Scots lived here one after another, which opened the curtain of Icelandic history. In the course of so many years of development, Icelanders have fought against the weather and the ocean to survive until now.