A view of the Tjörnin, a small prominent lake in central Reykjavík, with a view of the Hallgrimskirkja church in the distance. (Oct. 1, 2021)

It’s called Protection and it, along with other pieces of bronze sculptures by Einar Jónsson are part of the sculpture garden in back of Jónsson’s home, now a small museum showcasing his works. Jónsson is considered Iceland’s first sculptor. (Oct. 1, 2021)

The Aurora Guesthouse in Reykjavik. (Oct. 1, 2021)

The Reykjavík Downtown Hotel thru the Vietnam Restaurant off the main drag of Skólavörðustígur is where I spent my last two nights in Reykjavík. (Oct. 8, 2021)

The opposite view of Rainbow Street on Skólavörðustígur, in downtown Reykjavík, with its painted rainbow colors. (Oct. 8, 2021)

Me on Skólavörðustígur, also called Rainbow Street in downtown Reykjavík, with its painted rainbow colors, initially part of the city’s annual Gay Pride festival, is now a permanent part of this pedestrian street. (Oct. 8, 2021)