Gylfi, thank you for always looking at things from a brighter side, than dumping the gloom, and doom other channels tend to do. It is amazing to see some green growth on the new earth near Grindavík, keep up the awesome work, and keep them coming.
@KatlaJokulsdottir12 минут бұрын
maybe part of the reason us that certain other channels are located far away and lack down-to-earth-connection with local conditions... though at least some foreign channels probably also just enjoy the drama (and renumeration for clickbaits)
@livingdeadgirla15 сағат бұрын
This warms my heart. What a town! What people! 💚💚💚
@JustIcelandic14 сағат бұрын
Much appreciated!
@fjkelley477414 сағат бұрын
Best to you and the good citizens of Grindavik.
@JustIcelandic14 сағат бұрын
Much appreciated!
@brymckay89314 сағат бұрын
What wonderful news! Thank you for sharing such a heart warming moment. The people of Grindavík, of Iceland, are such an inspiration. 🧡🧡🧡🧡
@yvonnetomenga572615 сағат бұрын
@Just Icelandic • Gylfi: Thanks so much for the update on Grindavik. There's something so heartbreaking about a small town like this being torn apart by the lava. I'm glad that it has at least been opened for tourists. I'm also glad the port is working. Your photography is fantastic from the drone and thermal videos to the still photo of that perfectly cooked fish & chips. Stay safe. Keep up the good work. 👍
@JustIcelandic15 сағат бұрын
Thanks a ton, much appreciated :)
@sbaumgartner984813 сағат бұрын
Thx for your comments. I agree with Gilfy. Their fish and chips were the best I’ve ever eaten. Grindavik is a lovely town to live, work and raise a family in. I hope one day even years from now people can return.
@HughHo13 сағат бұрын
Wonderful news. Thank you for your high-quality videos and for giving us insights into local life in Grindavik.
@kananaskiscountry819110 сағат бұрын
i agree, this a great run down on how things are going and were going at that time. the pictures of the town/ city of Grindavik then "on the pictures and today in real life" === thank u Gylfi
@WhiteTiger33314 сағат бұрын
I saw the news that Grindavik was open again. Brilliant news, even though it is a limited opening. So nice to have your visual account for perspective. Just seeing those fishing and service industries able to start back up is excellent! Oh, at 3:58, I thought the digital sign read 36C. What?! - ah, 3.6C. Whew! 😀
@sbaumgartner984813 сағат бұрын
But no snow yet. That would make me happy if I lived there. Although Icelanders excel at embracing or at least accepting what their winter weather offers them.
@monnoo82217 сағат бұрын
displaying the decimal digits when it is cold is an expression of hope 😁
@WhiteTiger3335 сағат бұрын
@@monnoo8221 Haha - yes!
@alanharney527813 сағат бұрын
Thank you for the video. Visiting your homeland was such a wonderful experience, and it hurts to see the damage, pain and chaos, but it's heartwarming to see how you all cope and move on. Icelanders are strong people because they have to be. Greetings from the US.
@AndyGabrielPowell8 сағат бұрын
Wonderful news for Grindavik. I hope they have many tourists visit to support the people by spending money in the town.
@laynelair223314 сағат бұрын
Glad to see you posting my friend ! 😎✌️👍🎸🧐☕
@jamesbyles707013 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the updates Gylfi. This is wonderful news for the towns folk.
@Linandemma8 сағат бұрын
Great news about your drone. Whoop whoop. Love you, Gylfi. "Shit happens." I love it. And happy to see life starting to buzz. Best wishes from Elsie in the 🇬🇧
@ThatOpalGuy14 сағат бұрын
life goes on, always.
@H.O.P.E.112213 сағат бұрын
I am happy to hear the joy in your voice.
@Rorschach.7 сағат бұрын
Thanks Gylfi, a very pleasant and positive little video.
@JustIcelandic2 сағат бұрын
My pleasure!
@debbieelliott53215 сағат бұрын
Thank you for your continued hard work Gylfi! You have a real talent for knowing what we all want to see! Love from Canada 🇨🇦 😊
@JustIcelandic14 сағат бұрын
Much appreciated!
@sbaumgartner984813 сағат бұрын
Hi there fellow Canadian. I had the good fortune to visit Iceland this June. It was an amazing unforgettable experience. We somehow managed to drive past Grindavik on our way to Blue Lagoon. And Gilfy is right- Their fish and chips were the best I’ve ever had. The halibut tasted like it just came out of the water.
@skyedog2414 сағат бұрын
It's good to see the little town getting back to normal.❤
@penihavir177713 сағат бұрын
Thank you for the news. I hope that the people of Grindavik benefit from this. ♥️
@deeez7714 сағат бұрын
Love your video! Full of hope, made me feel there is a new beginning for you all. All the best! 😉
@JustIcelandic14 сағат бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@brianschmidt274714 сағат бұрын
Goodluck and God Speed Iceland. I was there in 2009 and it was the best 3 months of my life. They told me to stay away now because of the volcano.
@lavalady50977 сағат бұрын
I have been eating excellent fish all week at work and im pretty sure most of it came from Grindavík ❤
@happybunny132910 сағат бұрын
You have fish and chips in Iceland?!! I thought it was only here in the UK, with the rest of the world thinking us weird for it lol. I am so pleased to know that you don't miss out on our good old British speciality. :)
@sbaumgartner984813 сағат бұрын
Beautiful footage. Nice to see snow hasn’t started yet. Opening Grindavik for tourists is bittersweet. We all want the residents to return but we know it’s not a good idea. I’m so happy to hear you managed to eat the best fish and chips !! I will never forget the amazing fresh quality of the fish I had in Iceland when I was there last June. Thank you Gilfy! You have a lot of loyal followers.
@johnmeneses703914 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the update Gylfi. Great video with great news!! Looking forward to those other video's that you are promising us. Sending you greetings and Best Wishes from NZ.
@yomogami456114 сағат бұрын
thanks for the video and update on grindavik gylfi best wishes for all
@JustIcelandic14 сағат бұрын
Always welcome
@jballenger924013 сағат бұрын
Thank you.
@catherineleslie-faye430213 сағат бұрын
Kudos to the fols of Grindavik!
@paulcooper91878 сағат бұрын
Gylifi, great news thank you. Good to watch this developing
@darthlaurel13 сағат бұрын
Always amazing footage.
@LilA-zl6tf11 сағат бұрын
Thank you for the video. I do hope for the best for Grindavik.
@flossygalloway596715 сағат бұрын
Wow i remember the beginning of this i followed you . Its crazy .
@JustIcelandic15 сағат бұрын
Yes this is unreal...
@flossygalloway596714 сағат бұрын
@@JustIcelandic hopefully this wasn't a land grab . I hope people stood there ground i stop watching i guess2023 . I guess other things started getting crazy in the states .
@corrinneloudon5254 сағат бұрын
Thanks for this, Gylfi. It’s so encouraging 🙂
@JustIcelandic3 сағат бұрын
🙂 thanks
@billdouglas29363 сағат бұрын
Thank you, Gylfi. Wonderful to see the beautiful town of Grindavik open again. Your videos are beautiful and informative.
@JustIcelandic3 сағат бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@DanDill4 сағат бұрын
Such great news! Thank you.
@JustIcelandic3 сағат бұрын
🙂 welcome
@hildegardstary996510 сағат бұрын
❤️Dankeschön! Wünsche allen Gesundheit 🍀
@JustIcelandic2 сағат бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@shaunpapworth42694 сағат бұрын
Thank you Gylfi it's good to hear Grindavik town is back open. I've been watching the seismic grafts especially the Svartsengi one, I'm think the next eruption will be more towards December than November, I really hope it doesn't erupt near to any infrastructures.
@ShaunMartin-qh6hj6 сағат бұрын
Fantastic to see and hear this. Thanks for the update
@JustIcelandic2 сағат бұрын
🙂 enjoy
@nordia19767 сағат бұрын
What hardships one may encounter there's always hope and new life!
@Teerae115 сағат бұрын
Always happy to hear good news !! The people must be so excited !! So happy for them ! And Thank You for another great video 📷 !! So appreciated !!
@petechadwick626114 сағат бұрын
Best of luck to out Iceland friends!
@T_Mo27111 сағат бұрын
That's encouraging news.
@jeffroussell11 сағат бұрын
Cautiously optimistic for the future of the townspeople's chances of returning back home.
@stjohnjohnno554210 сағат бұрын
always so happy to celebrate good news
@RankinMsP9 сағат бұрын
Thanks for this. Truly bittersweet
@adamzimmerman666011 сағат бұрын
I hope that fish and chips were as good as good as they looked.
@JustIcelandic2 сағат бұрын
They were :)
@farkleberry4712 сағат бұрын
Thank you Gylfi for this report and update.
@shayne1096 сағат бұрын
good news all round wonderful!
@PlayOfFeathers49 минут бұрын
"To breathe some life into this town", oh YES, how wonderful ♥
@tristanmelling4108 сағат бұрын
Grindavik looks like it has great surf for the brave!
@odinsbreath22675 сағат бұрын
Good to see Grindavik rising again.
@quietone74813 сағат бұрын
Hurrah!!
@reginatonetti74212 сағат бұрын
It's gonna be an excellent time for Grindavik's business. ❤
@julestanglein2 сағат бұрын
Brings back warm memories of sitting in that harbor, eating fresh fish and hot fries while watching boats come in. God bless each one.
@planekrazy17957 сағат бұрын
It's great to see some proper life slowly returning to the town. Fish and Chips the meal of Champions 👌🏼⚔🛡⚔🐟
@philipApart10 сағат бұрын
Thanks for this post, live goes on, as I could see and feel by these nice impressions.
@Smartgran10 сағат бұрын
Thanks.
@Angelvoice49779 сағат бұрын
Yes the best news 🗞️ yeeeeeeee have a great day ❤🎉
@JustIcelandic2 сағат бұрын
Thanks, you too :)
@MarieWest-tbic13 сағат бұрын
Good to hear from you! ❤ geology hub mentioned you in their video today. About how your thermo scans helped predict last months activity. Don't quote me on that it was like 9 hours ago, and I'm sleepy now. But I was like, Awesome!!!! ❤❤❤
@Raven-Algiz15 сағат бұрын
Great video!
@JustIcelandic15 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the visit
@mdex14 сағат бұрын
good to see some small parts of the town trying to get back on its feet, I will be in Iceland in December and may take a trip over that way if its still possible
@caetlynrose415 сағат бұрын
Thank you! Only 50 homes are occupied? Poor Grindavik.
@sbaumgartner984813 сағат бұрын
Have you watched his other videos on Grindavik? It really is/ was a lovely small town. Iceland has a knack for making their villages up to their biggest cities appealing.
@sbaumgartner984813 сағат бұрын
It’s not safe. I hope one day people can return. However by then most of the homes will not be livable or repaired. It’s heartbreaking.
@alienallen29836 сағат бұрын
THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE 👍🙏>>>💚
@JustIcelandic2 сағат бұрын
No problem 👍
@graemebrumfitt66688 сағат бұрын
Rite Gylfi Dude, A bit of good news! Stay safe n well on the Beautiful Volcano Island ICELAND. TFS, GB :)
@alexpotter54586 сағат бұрын
Thanks, Gylfi. I'd be very interested if you have more video of the ships and the work on the fish dock?
@Kkubey8 сағат бұрын
There were those photos from back in the 50s or so with cracks across the area which were almost the same as the first cracks that started to appear again, so I am mostly worried about the cracks just being filled up and build upon. Be it cracks or floods, being mindful of where they were can save a lot of trouble in the future. Some generations later, no one would remember where they were.
@marjamerryflower5 сағат бұрын
So you worked there, Gylfi❤
@JustIcelandic2 сағат бұрын
Yes I as there during several fishing seasons :) lots of work, and some party time as well 🙂 Iv'e always liked this town since back then :)
@jujuvtx15 сағат бұрын
Who would have thought. Great video and yes very brave people. Did most residents sell? Im sure i would have
@JustIcelandic14 сағат бұрын
Yes they did, but many want to move back if possible, but it's to early to say, way to early....
@jujuvtx14 сағат бұрын
@@JustIcelandic id say that's right. Early and very hopeful. Godspeed to you all
@petramaas85746 сағат бұрын
This is very good news. Hopefully Grindavik will become alive again and flourish. Looking at the GPS graphs, the refilling seems irregular and losing some force. Would it be possible, the latest eruption was the last in line? 🙏
@wgj48137 сағат бұрын
I saw the headline Grindavic reopens and a photo of a crack. My heart sank as i thought the ground was reopening. Ha ha.
@TheBlacktom9 сағат бұрын
If this channel wouldn't be here I don't know where else could I get frequent updates with video footage of what is happening in lavaland.
@billistefansson5309Сағат бұрын
Saell Gylfi minn! Takk fyrir enn eina åhugaverdha mynd. Grindavik er gjörbreytt frå thvi adh jag var å sjo thar (1975). Margt er tho likt. Man eftir "brim lendingum". Höfnin sennilega betri en hun var Thå. Beztu, kvedhjur, lifdhu heill! Billi.
@jansenart015 сағат бұрын
What about the insane geyser activity in Haukadalur??
@JustIcelandic15 сағат бұрын
Changes in geothermal activity for no obvious reason from nearby systems and it's not considered to be a big event around here, although it might need change how close the tourists can get to Strokkur and other hot springs in the region.
@melodyszadkowski525614 сағат бұрын
#IcelandStrong
@mapleleaf90215 сағат бұрын
What! People can visit what about the residents who lived there before it closed!
@JustIcelandic15 сағат бұрын
The state bough most of the houses so the people could relocate
@debbieelliott53215 сағат бұрын
Thank you for your continued hard work Gylfi! You have a great talent in knowing what people want to see! With love from Canada 🇨🇦
@mapleleaf90213 сағат бұрын
@@JustIcelandic TY for the update
@bartjes250911 сағат бұрын
Thanks Gylfi for sharing. Looking at the time of posting, you worked all through the night ? ;-)
@lavapix12 сағат бұрын
Does anyone surf those waves seen at the end of the video?
@rvberloo12 сағат бұрын
Is the south road through Grindavik open again? Would love to grab a bite at papa's pizza in a few days
@bigantplowright57112 сағат бұрын
I still have a screen shot of the Met Office earthquake map from last November. The West of the country covered in green stars........ Where does time go.
@peronik3494 сағат бұрын
Being Icelandic is not easy, besides the local weather conditions (not really tropical), being at the mercy of the "mood" (sometimes changing) of nature. the worst must be currently for the inhabitants of Grindavik; [even if my house was not too affected by the "events", I understand perfectly that I must still leave where our lives, our houses and our community were]
@stekon91126 сағат бұрын
3:28 are they insaine? It is structural damadge, tou cant repair it with foam.
@JustIcelandic2 сағат бұрын
It's to keep the wind and rain out to prevent further damage
@wifinomad81058 сағат бұрын
.💛.
@JustIcelandic2 сағат бұрын
💛
@eah81016 сағат бұрын
Is it at all possible that life will resume as before in Grindavik? -- or only in a limited way, due to the harbor? -- what about all the people who received compensation for their property from the government? -- probably a sizable majority of the housing is still habitable
@jerrydriscoll443115 сағат бұрын
Gut-n-Tag
@selmanott701815 сағат бұрын
hæ honey 🌹
@JustIcelandic15 сағат бұрын
Hello honey 🌹
@-D-W14 сағат бұрын
4:01 I admire the show of resilience, but unfortunately, I feel like that build is going to turn into a lesson of futility.
@lostsoul181313 сағат бұрын
Ahhh... 1.30
@christinaps9 сағат бұрын
I don't like this at all. After all that has happened, the town is not a tourist attraction like the Eifel tower. I can see hordes of tourists clicking away at the disaster areas.