Aurora Borealis – or northern light – happen when energetically charged particles collide with atoms in high altitude atmospheres, and this solar wind is directed into the atmosphere by the Earth’s magnetic field.

“Take a nice ride on a bike” they said, “but keep your distance from the alligators.”

2014 was not a good year for Iceland. The volcano X erupted and crippled air traffic. Luckily, we could fly and also return home (unfortunately).