Reykjavik, Iceland

I'm now in Reykjavik, Iceland, where winter, and wind, have arrived. It's not that cold, really -- generally somewhere between the mid-20s and mid-30s, but the wind is amazing! On some days we've estimated that it's about 45 mph, with gusts up to 50-55 mph. I literally have almost been swept off my feet several times! But despite that, I've gone out touring in Reykjavik.

This is a shot from the plane coming in. You can see the large glacier, which I think is called Vatnajokull. 

This is a pond a few blocks from the embassy. Most of it has already frozen over -- even though it's not even mid-November yet! -- but there's still a little area for the geese and ducks.  
Today was windy and cold with a few light snow showers. Most of the boats were in the harbor, rather than braving the rough waters.

The mountains, which are on a peninsula across the bay from Reykjavik, can be seen from much of the city.

This is the Reykjavik Lutheran cathedral, the largest church in the country. It's beautiful, but very spare, inside, with very little decoration.