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Aug 13, 2013

Iceland: Mother Earth Doesn’t Rest













Well,
this is  not going to be just another  travel report
(one of hundreds online),
but sporadic, and definitely personal reflections
on my recent trip to Iceland:


 “Earth’s Inner  Workings”

This is the place where I felt very close to our planet!
The soil is “raw”, “hot”,- “ just coming out from the “oven”…
In geological time, the lava  eruptions of the last 200 years,
not to mention 20 years ago,
are happening now, as we speak!


















The soil is black, almost moonlike.
Fresh green felt-like moss, which is spread over
miles and miles, softens the harsh and sober look of
the black lava “desert”. 


















Inter-Continental Meeting”

Two tectonic plates meet here,
the North-American and the Euro-Asian plates.





















It is not  virtual!
This is the only place in the world, where this meeting,
or clash, happens on land.
Seeing a natural phenomenon like this, is exciting!
This is where it happens:






















Flowers and Leaves:

The flowers are so tiny and low (because of the strong winds).
They grow in “colonies”, like dots ,
like islands of color, joy and life in  the black lifeless,
and somewhat  frightening lava.
















And the leaves:
(you already know that I love leaves…)
They are so “human” with their furry “ hair”
which protects them from the wind and the cold.





















Knitting:

This is typical shelf in a supermarket!
















People still knit here!
All, well, almost all the woolen stuff in the shops
is handmade.
Beautiful !
Is this what the Icelanders do during their long “winter’s sleep”?

















This is me knitting the collective scarf, in one of the hostels.
Remembering old times…


And finally -

Icebergs:
How can I ignore them?
These mysterious things!





















An iceberg is a combination of amazing colors,
which in fact, are “time capsules”.
Stormy winters, dry seasons, lava eruptions,
all are “commemorated” in the layers of colors.















Seeing it,  made me feel like I was  experiencing
“The Sublime”.
Me, the tiny fragile human being,
in front of the giant natural powers…
It also reminded me the romantic movement
of the 19th century

http://samueltaylorcoleridge.me/category/art/caspar-david-friedrich/















Caspar David Friedrich, “The See of Ice”, 1823-24.


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Here is my tribute to the Icelandic icebergs:







And to the beautiful rocks:


































Please write your comments below.

Looking forward to hear from you soon,


Vita

7 comments:

  1. Amazing trip, beautiful country and above all: incredible jewels that reflects those exceptional views of nature.

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    2. Thank you anonymous!

      It is my pleasure to get a feedback (especially a good one...), even from an anonymous person.

      All the best,

      Vita

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  2. Hey Vita
    Welcome home.
    Amazing pictures.
    I'm sure you enjoyed every minute ...
    Rings really ​​inspired by the place .. - beautiful
    :)
    Talila.

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    1. Thank you Talila.
      Yes, I am back and full of inspiration.
      I am listing these days several new items.
      Watch my shop:
      http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewelrybyvita
      All the best

      Vita

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  3. I love the pictures! Quite an adventure! I'm in love with the rings, especially the tourmaline..

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    1. Thank you Nancy. It was an adventure!!!
      And yes, I agree:
      Tourmaline is one of my favorit stones.
      You can see more jewelry of mine with this amazing and colorful stone in my shop. Just type the word tourmaline...
      http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewelrybyvita

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