Christmas atmosphere in Reykjavik
Warmth came from above and left and right. Christmas lights were lit brightly. Not as colorful as in Asian countries, all decorations were faithful to the yellow light color wrapped around the pine trees placed above the houses, or wrapped around the bells hanging in the middle of the street.
Christmas in Reykjavik is bustling but not chaotic. Shops stay open until 10pm, and locals and tourists mingle together to create a festive atmosphere.
I wonder what people here do in winter other than sipping cappuccino, reading a good book and making love with their loved ones. Sunrise at 11am and sunset at 3pm make the night reign, but it is not as depressing as I imagined.
I am happy to be here now, to feel a real Christmas season when the cold is mixed with wonderful warmth. Everything is enough to make the young soul more eager to live more days, months, years to experience this short life.
Street Art in Reykjavik
Street Art is almost a unique part of the Icelandic capital. Whether it is a normal house or a beautiful shop, the walls next to the building can be painted with some really creative and inspiring drawings.
Not too dark or cluttered, the street art here blends perfectly with the minimalist architecture. Combined with the white backdrop of winter, Reykjavik looks truly beautiful to me.
Doll houses
It is no exaggeration to say that Reykjavik is the city with the most beautiful houses in the world. I have been to many countries, but the architecture on the streets of this place always makes me exclaim in admiration. The colors are harmoniously coordinated. Sometimes there are buildings that are pure white like winter castles.
Whether I’m walking around the main city or out towards the harbor, I can always admire the poetic scenery here. No wonder 10% of Iceland’s population publishes a book in their lifetime, because there is poetry everywhere.
Article and photos: Ly Thanh Co
