I am so proud of our team and such an outstanding showing at the Championships in Europe. Their teamwork, focus, skill, powerfully upbeat attitude and unfailingly good sportsmanship are true hallmarks of the Icelandic spirit. As I have researched and read so many stories, I realize these virtues are something that are taught as a basic part of Icelandic culture. Positive outlook, support of others and always looking at the bright side - like the celebration after the game with France. Not a defeat to be lamented, but an amazing success that they achieved the standing to play that game.
Arriving home, they were celebrated by the entire country with a welcome suited to any returning Viking! That being said, I have become distracted by many things which has delayed the release of the Folk Tales book. On the bright side, one of the distractions has been the development of an Icelandic cookbook, which should be ready for publication later this Fall.
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