Stellae Boreales – An Ottawa Suzuki Strings Violin Ensemble

Today was pretty awesome!!! Actually, it was GREAT! The most memorable day…yes that’s right! First we got to do more sightseeing in this beautiful country called Iceland. Taking pictures from the top of cliffs looking out to the ocean to bathing in the Blue Lagoon…an experience of a lifetime. All of that to say that it was amazing. The lava rock fields that cover most of Iceland are absolutely mesmerizing…but maybe that’s just me…I found them really cool. The mountains and cliffs gave the most majestic views of the ocean and its waves hitting against the rocks. As for the Blue Lagoon, it makes your skin very soft and does many other benefits to your body as well. The perfect place to relax and indulge in the moment; floating easily in the milky sky blue waters, surrounded by lava rocks.  And that doesn’t include how inviting the resort looks…it’s so fancy and very hi-tech! Unfortunately, all good things come to an end. This day, this trip, this awesome experience.  Anyway, I had lots of fun with the amazing people who were on this trip. If anyone gets the chance to come to Iceland…DO IT!!!! You won’t regret it! Believe me it’s so GORGEOUS here!!!! Peace ;)
DT

What a lovely end to our week in Iceland!  Today it was sunny and warm as we took a tour of the Reykjanes Peninsula.  We stopped at a lava field which stretched as far as we could see in one direction and ended at a cliff facing the ocean in the other direction.  After eating our lunch and taking a walk to see the beautiful rocky shore we moved on to the Blue Lagoon.  Nestled in a lava field, the milky coloured salt water was heated by geothermal energy and divided into several separate pools.  We bought snacks and drinks from a bar set right in the water.

In the evening we performed at our last concert of the tour which featured soloists, AT and ET playing the first mvt of the Bruch Violin Concerto in G minor and Schindler’s List by John Williams. When the audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the concert the whole group performed, as our encore, an energetic Hungarian Dance no. 1 by Brahms.
LT