What do you mean there is no fish!?

It has been busy, with lots of travel and lots more information from many a fine persons. Today we visited with students from the local university who are studying theology. From there we met with an officer of the Salvation Army, who operates a day facility for the homeless. There they are accepting and empowering some of the marginalized people that are struggling in Iceland. After that visit we strolled around downtown, taking in the sites and sounds. Then we met with some pastors called the deans, who are similar to bishop assistants, for dinner. Once again there was more fine food and wonderful conversation.
Yesterday we met with and visited some of the country churches around the "toe" of Iceland. This area is one of the few places with flat land, unfortunately it's all covered in ancient volcanic stones which makes the land difficult to farm. The churches were beautiful country churches, many right by the sea. We also met with other Salvation Army workers who work in an area located on the old army base. They have programs for children in the afternoons, and if they were not there, the children would unlikely have easy acces to any sort of program like this. After the country visit we made our way to the Blue Lagoon where we swam in the healing waters under the stars. The only thing that would have made the day better is if the northern lights would have been visible.
Monday we visits the local funeral home. We toured the building, the chapels, and learned of the customs that go on after someone has passed away. There are some differences from our culture, as well as no use of chemicals.
     During all this time we have had more cake and coffee than you could shake a stick at, it's been wonderful. The knowledge we are gaining is priceless, and it is nice to see various groups working together to serve the church as a whole. The one thing I have learned that I dislike about Iceland, and something that is extremely difficult to wrap my mind around is that there are no fish to catch from the shore line in the area, and its not untill you get to the north east part of the country that you will catch anything from the shore... It's only if you have a boat and get away from the shoreline where you will catch fish. As a someone who has grown up fishing from the shore along the Texas coast, this just will not work. In my mind there are to many children unable to make fond memories with their grandfathers because of this situation. Aside from that, Iceland is fantastic.

Thank you God for this place. For these lessons we have learned from others, for good food, and great people. Amen