The Snorri Program
  • Home
  • Programs
    • Snorri
    • Snorri Plus
    • Snorri West
  • Alumni
    • Alumni Internship
    • Snorri Alumni Association
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Team
    • Program History
    • Emigration Story
    • FAQs >
      • Snorri FAQ
      • Snorri Plus FAQ
      • Snorri West FAQ
  • Snorri Media
    • Snorri Photos
    • Snorri Plus Photos
    • Snorri West Photos

A Birthday to Remember

11/7/2013

0 Comments

 
Picture
There was something that made me feel the slightest bit uncomfortable about spending my birthday away from home. The normal routine of a family dinner and going out with friends became something I thought I would long for, but my host relatives welcomed me with open arms and gave me a birthday that I will never forget.

I woke up to a delicious breakfast where my family was eagerly waiting to inform me on the adventures ahead of us. They were kind enough to give me a beautiful illustrated book by Halldór Laxness along with some Icelandic music, both of which will serve as wonderful keepsakes from my trip.

Later that day we took off into the gorgeous countryside and began our journey. It seemed like there was no end to the amazing sights that Iceland has to offer. Among our stops included Hraunfossar, a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets through the lava field. This was one of the most beautiful and unique geographical features I have ever seen

We ate lunch along the river beside my families’ summerhouse, listening to the birds whistle as we sat and enjoyed the perfect weather. On our way back we stopped at the Icelandic goat farm, possibly the high point of my day. Icelandic goats neared the brink of extinction during the late 19th century and the country has been trying to maintain a healthy population ever since. It was for that reason that I decided to sponsor a baby goat named lucky as a bit of a present to myself. He is the cutest little thing on the planet and I look forward to getting updates on his wellbeing.

After I ate dinner that night, roast lamb and salad fresh from their garden, I reflected upon the day. I couldn’t believe all that my host family had done to make my time so special. I have nothing but gratitude for how comfortable and welcome my family has made me feel these past couple of weeks. I am going to miss them dearly. Nothing would make me happier than for them to visit Canada so I can show them the same level of hospitality.

-Jake Halliday from Toronto, Ontario

0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Ásta Sól Kristjánsdóttir

    Blog editor and Manager of the Snorri and Snorri Plus Programs

    Archives

    August 2016
    July 2016
    July 2015
    June 2015
    February 2015
    December 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    December 2011

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

The Snorri Programs

​Óðinsgata 7, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland 
(+354) 551-0165      
info@snorri.is
Facebook: The Snorri Programs
Instagram:  The Snorri Programs | Snorri Alumni
Logo for Icelandair
the Icelandic Government Coat of Arms
Logo for Icelandic Roots
Icelandic National League logo
the Icelandic National League of North America logoPicture
Icelandic National League of the United States logo
City of Reykjavík logo
Norænna Félagið logo
  • Home
  • Programs
    • Snorri
    • Snorri Plus
    • Snorri West
  • Alumni
    • Alumni Internship
    • Snorri Alumni Association
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Team
    • Program History
    • Emigration Story
    • FAQs >
      • Snorri FAQ
      • Snorri Plus FAQ
      • Snorri West FAQ
  • Snorri Media
    • Snorri Photos
    • Snorri Plus Photos
    • Snorri West Photos