Iceland

This month at the Quilt Etc. BOM class we learned about Iceland. (I’m not sure how Iceland qualifies as a dream vacation destination. Maybe someone misspelled Ireland and they ran with it.) Here are a few fun facts they shared: Iceland was settled by Vikings in the 800’s. When they arrived, the Norse cut down nearly all the native trees. Their descendants are working at replacing them, but the lack of forests is definitely noticeable. Iceland is one of two places in the world where you can see tectonic plates meet. (The other is in Africa.) There are 130 volcanoes in Iceland, 30 of which are active. 80 percent of the country’s power comes from hydro or geothermal sources. A good chunk of Iceland is covered by glaciers, giving it the nickname “Land of Fire and Ice.” It’s also a great place to see northern lights and midnight sun.