Day 32

July 11, 2018

12:21 AM (Just after midnight) Iceland Time

This morning I had breakfast with Þora and then headed into work. It was my last day at Gerðursafn. They had me do some social media for a little bit, but we mostly just talked, and I am going to miss them! They want me to come and visit them when I come back. It was such a perfect work placement for me, and I am very grateful that I was able to participate in the Icelandic art community. I especially made good friends with Hrafnildur, and I know that we will stay in touch.

After saying my goodbyes, I went home and relaxed for a bit. Then Ebba- another one of my relatives

came by and Þora, her and I talked about how we were all related. Þora is related to Ebba as well, but they have never met! My presence has brought them together and they were very excited to meet and have now become friends. Ebba lived in America for 17 years but came back to Iceland. It was a short yet sweet visit, but we are going to stay in touch! She is going to create a Facebook group to connect all of our family online, so we can all share stories, pictures etc.

When Ebba left, we went into town to meet with Brynja for dinner. We went to a really nice Italian pizzeria and spent some time together since it is my last night with my family. After dinner we went home and continued to talk and share stories-spending as much time together as possible. It really has been amazing to get to know everyone- I had no idea that I had so much family in Iceland! I mean I knew I had some relatives, but a lot of the people I have met are closer cousins than I initially anticipated! I know that we will stay in contact and that I will see them again once I return to Iceland or when they come visit me and my family in the states.

It has been a bittersweet last day. I am super excited for the tour that lies ahead, and to see all my fellow Snorri friends, but I am really going to miss my family. I am glad I at least get to spend the morning with them tomorrow. Þora and I are going to go to the pool together tomorrow morning one last time. I am not too sure how the internet situation is going to be during my last 9 days, but I will try to post a blog post when I can! Stay tuned!