Returning from a recent trip to Iceland has prompted this question. Firstly I checked the weather. The Teddington weather forecast is light rain or drizzle in places, causing poor visibility. The cold north easterly breeze of 9mph gives a temperature of 5 degrees centigrade and a negligible wind-chill. Reykjavik’s weather forecast is that some light rain is likely, however visibility is good. The South-westerly wind of 13mph gives a temperature of 7 degrees centigrade with a wind-chill reducing this to 3. I was surprised to find how similar they were.
After finding out some similarities I decided to learn some more about the differences and similarities between my local area and the capital of Iceland. I found out that Iceland is one of the safest places on earth, in that you won’t get pick pocketed, attacked, get caught up in a coup or contract a life threatening disease. Like Teddington then. Yet ironically it is one of the most dangerous places on earth due to the threat of volcanic eruption, earthquakes, avalanches, glacier outbreaks, tidal waves and blizzards. Not like Teddington, where there is an occasional ‘possible flood alert’ due to heavy rainfall, but apart from inconveniencing the local rowers, it is not really a problem.
There are many geographical features that make Iceland beautiful, such as glaciers, waterfalls and volcanoes that I went to see, however it is not until I came home after missing England that I appreciated that Teddington is beautiful in its own, simple way, with the parks and rivers that I love. Looks like both Teddington and Reykjavik are both incredible places in their own unique ways.
