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Viking at the Saga Museum in Reykjavik 1
I got off to an adventurous start, even before reaching Iceland. It snowed in Boston, my point of departure to Reykjavik, grounding planes and spreading misery. Logan International Airport sent out the snowplows and the IcelandAir pilot (a woman… yes!) skated the jet down the runway and into the air. […]

Getting to Iceland – The Adventure





This is an incredible photo of the 1999 total solar eclipse in France. (Luc Viatour / www.Lucnix.be)
Seeing a solar eclipse, especially a total solar eclipse, is an unforgettable experience! It’s also a lengthy experience, plus you’ll want to share it with others, so it’s worth having a camera handy to photograph the event. Another good reason to take pictures is because the camera sees the eclipse […]

How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse Safely   Recently updated !