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This blog post is simply a collection of unusual things I spotted whilst out and about in Iceland. Quirky Reykjavik at its best!
Fresh Icelandic Mountain Air in a can
They were selling these cans of air in a shop outside of Reykjavik (Geysir, I think). You can purchased yours for a bargain price of 1,100 ISK (which equates to roughly £5GBP!). Needless to say I didn’t buy one and instead opted for the free version outside.
Here are the nutrition facts…
What amuses me is the part that states this is a “collectors item” – do people collect cans of fresh air from around the world then? This is the sort of thing I can imagine a rich CEO being bought as a Secret Santa gift at their office Christmas party!
Quirky Reykjavik Street Art
I spotted these two pieces of street art just on the sides of shops in the centre of Reykjavik. My hubby thought the ‘how to tie a tie’ wall art was pretty useful but my favourite was the giraffe who came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass! How can you not love a giraffe in 3D glasses. I actually wouldn’t mind a copy of that on my wall.
Quirky Shops in Reykjavik
This quirky little shop was tucked away in a corner off of the main pedestrian street in Reykjavik. I didn’t buy anything in there but I liked how cute it looked.
Funnily enough, the shop is actually a Finnish design shop. When I’m exploring a new town or city I love to browse the unique gift shops and boutiques.
Speaking of cute… This festive letterbox was outside a Christmas themed shop in the centre of Reykjavik. We weren’t quite ready for Christmas in October but we still bought an adorable tree ornament all the same. I don’t know if this shop is in the city all year round or was just a pop-up in the lead up to the festive season.
And last but not least, my favourite quirky thing in Reykjavik.
Where the lost gloves go
A place for all the single gloves to hang out! – Single gloves speed dating never dies…
We walked past this gate a couple of times and the gloves hanging out there actually changed. Speed dating for gloves actually works. Perhaps someone should set one up for lost socks too!
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Ha! Like Mel Brooks in Spaceballs with his cans of fresh air. –PD
I haven’t seen that one. I’ll have to check it out!
Hahahahahahaha. This entire post is gold.
Haha I thought you might like it! 🙂
Hahah I have a few similar photos! That Santa postbox was even there when we visited in MARCH! And omg how cute were some of the shops and cafés? I want to go back with all of the money to visit every cute café haha.
Yeah there were some amazing things in some of the shops. I loved Iceland!