I find myself in Laura's story, especially in the layer of emotions and feelings. I have the same observations about seasons, language and life in the countryside. I visited Iceland in 2019 and cried the last night before I left. Last year I came for 3 months for seasonal work and... I'm still here. My sons are now adults, and I am starting life anew in the Icelandic countryside :) I recently bought a car so I will finally be able to visit the Westfjords, which I have not seen before. Thank you for the wonderful interview and best regards from wild Snæfellsnes!
I was born in Iceland in 1963 on the US naval base at Keflavik to an Icelandic mother and an American Air Force officer. We spent five years at the base before moving to an apartment at Klapparstígur 11 in Reykjavik for 4 years. I was fluent in Icelandic as a boy and used to sell the Icelandic newspaper Visir on the streets of Reykjavik. We left Iceland in the early 70s for upstate NY and I have been back to visit a few times since (Returning in July 24 as well). Although I love Iceland, I could not imagine moving back there with the cost of living what it is in Iceland.
When fires and evacuations were brought up it took me back to when I decided to leave Cali 20 years ago. It's hard to find somewhere that has that Cali weather. I'm still searching I will be heading to Iceland in Sept who knows.
I learned a lot about moving to another country. This was very informative. These two women had such a pleasant conversation with each other and it made me feel warm inside ❤️
It was such a pleasure to ,”meet” you Laura ,, I’ve been to Iceland only one, but returning this year. It was honestly a very odd emotion to hear you say exactly how I felt. You said there’s something that grabs you here, but you just don’t know what I was obsessed with Iceland and didn’t know why when I arrived in Reykjavík. It was a split second I thought this is Iceland, and then I started walking around the harbor and among the people. It’s creation for sure but there’s something about the people. It’s as if they’re ancient and modern at once like they haven’t had time to develop or fluff because they were just trying to survive. Everyone is different. Everyone is unique and what you see is what you get. I loved it, but I based in Reykjavík and didn’t see a lot of the south or the west fields, which is what I want to do when I come I am into unique nature and there’s something amazing about the bathing while it’s cold outside. Also, they respect nature and being an island nation conservation is big and it makes me appreciate it and see how much we waste here in the US . Thank you for sharing your story. PS I’m from North Jersey and I am a crazy cat lady so if you need someone to cat sit, I would seriously be interested 😻 Blessings, Gina
Jewells, your content is truly golden! 🏆 This lovely guest was so open and relatable in her perspectives. I enjoyed every single minute, from big topics to specific details. ⭐️🌟⭐️ Wonderful vlog❣️
What a great conversation Jewells you had with Laura. It is these types of conversations that many people enjoy listening too and especially if they are thinking about moving there.
So glad you have done this interview and hope you will be doing more, i enjoyed watching your previous ones. A very interesting talk and a very interesting woman. Takk.
This interview was very interesting. I had a short visit to Iceland last year. I plan to visit again, hopefully next year. I would like to see more of Iceland (countryside).
Wow great conversation, looks like a great adventure you guys are on. Love this interview, I’m very intrigued and looking for an adventure myself. I was wondering if they had blueberry 🫐 Jeff too at the grocery store, food looks great!
just a question. Isn't it harder to learn a new language as you get older? I'd imagine Icelandic is a difficult language. Did she learn Icelandic when she moved here?
@@lauraalicewatt Hello Laura. I had a conversation with Jewells a while back concerning her learning Icelandic by listening to Icelandic music. I learned Spanish in high school and Persian while working in the hospital. Now I am learning Italian on my own. I listen to Andrea Bocelli and study the language by reading, writing and speaking it. I also know a little bit of French and German because I worked in a trauma hospital.
@@lauraalicewatt I’m impressed. I only lived in Iceland for a year when I was stationed there in the 90’s. I never made an attempt to learn since I lived on base. Congrats on getting your Visa approved. I wish I could move to Iceland again.
Interesting interview and I would like to learn more about the remote areas of Iceland. Don’t like the ❌ on 🇺🇸. lol! I’m American and love my country! Joking no harm taken. But I enjoy your streaming content and happy to see 2024 episode!😊
Glad you enjoyed the interview. The x is not meant to express love or not. It’s more about showcasing in a visual way that Laura is no longer in the US and has chosen to live in Iceland.
