Island I Mountain I Glacier

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A country. An island country. Have never been to. Not thought to take a flight and visit. All I know about is its geographical mapping and the capital Reykjavik from my elementary school years. I do not know who is managing this island. In short, I have never been interested in learning more about it even googling. Never.

Ash fallout on a car in Iceland, April 21 2010
photo via milliyet

For over one week I am bedding and getting up with the ashes! Brought to my mind what we did to annoy Mother Nature???

On the other hand, I've learned a new word this week.

"Eyjafjallajökull". The name of this volcano is compound word, of three words: island (eyja)+mountain(fjalla)+glacier(jökull). Oh my, a word of 16 letters in total! Number of consonant letter is 11. I am curious who named it in which state of mind;)

Me, myself, being a multi-language speaker I still have difficulties to pronounce the name of very famous volcano on earth! I suspect it is going to take me a lifetime to try but I'm good with that:) Have you ever tried yourself?

Thanks to Icelandic nation, a very interesting word and good effort;) My first step into icy culture just started.