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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our Lava of the Day™️ is this almost Prince Rupert's Drop esque volcanic glass drop that formed during the formation of a small lava tube in a lava channel. Nail polish is Nailberry Cosmic.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My Lava of the Day™️ (#lotd perhaps?) is this tachylite volcanic glass fold that has a Pele's Hair stuck to its rump, just like a little lava stingray. Pretty proud of this piece!

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It's #caturday again already? Look at this little monster! No blanket-covered foot is safe when when he's lurking about. Lethal force against bipedal terrorism is his only stance.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Must contain the millennial urge to post song lyrics when dealing with big feelings....

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My cat and I have matching chairs that we sit in together like an old married couple 😹 although Gary is all child. Happy #caturday, all!

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Our second lagoon review is the year-old Laugarás Lagoon. I have gone a few times, and I now include this lagoon as a meal stop option for my Golden Circle Geology tour guests. I have mixed feelings about this lagoon. At first, I really liked it, and I still recommend it. But I have reservations.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Let's do an update on Kīlauea because new developments are quite interesting: As eruptive episode 54 was winding down, new vents and lava flows began north of the main active area about a day ago. Six vents are now open at the crater. This is a deviation in eruption pattern established Dec '24.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We had an #aurora display visible within city limits of Reykjavik this week. Absolutely insane scenes of bands of light everywhere throughout the sky. Luckily I was leading a private tour and my guests had the chance to side quest in the city after their Sidequest tour. #northernlights #iceland

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Absolutely gorgeous night of aurora hunting here in Iceland. You're next, North America! #northernlights #aurora #iceland

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Jæja! I asked and y'all answered. A local's review of all the different lagoons and nature baths here in Iceland, since so many new ones have opened. The most recent opening is Reykjaböðin, just outside Hveragerði next the Reykjadalur hot springs trailhead, less than hour from Reykjavík.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A lovely happy #caturday to all who celebrate! #mjá Gary the Maine Coon was posing up a storm this week.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Cool. How we feeling about that EU vote now, Iceland, that we know our ally has been trying to colonize us for years? The first public comment was a mistake, the meme was a joke...but how many times do they have to bring it up before we believe they're serious? www.ruv.is/english/2026...

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When Trump called Bjarni - RÚV.is

Donald Trump, then newly re-elected US President, called Bjarni Benediktsson, then Prime Minister, just a few days before Iceland's 2024 parliamentary election - and reportedly raised the idea of Icel...

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

While a lot of Europe and the US still struggles with 30°C weather (it's been 36°C+ at my family's home), autumn is definitely here in Reykjavik. The leaves have already started to change, the nights are growing darker and cooler, the moss is slowly losing color, and the air has that crisp smell.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I went to the new Reykjaböð Hot Springs in Reykjadalur outside Hveragerði yesterday. Interesting new take on Iceland's growing (capitalist) fascination with lagoons and geothermal nature baths. I've been thinking: should I review the new lagoons, baths, and pools? Would that interest you all?

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our first big geomagnetic substorm of the season that coincided with clear (and finally) dark skies. Didn't even have to leave Reykjavík. If you're in northern North America this evening, I suggest you keep an eye on the sky. Kp5 conditions predicted to persist. #northernlights #aurora #iceland

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

what gif pops up when you type your name? (Fun fact: my nickname, Jess, is pronounced as "Yes" in Icelandic. It's, uh, confusing.)

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Verohallinto Epic Tax Guy Says Jesssss

ALT: Verohallinto Epic Tax Guy Says Jesssss

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A late #caturday post: I know I'm an overprotective cat mom but I lose my ever-loving mind when he does this. Sir, we are four stories up, and you are not trained for this! Your luscious coat and fluffy tail are not going to save you if you fall that far.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Today Icelanders take to the polls to vote in a referendum if we wish to restart negotiations about joining the EU. This is not about joining but simply taking up negotiations once more. The incoming government in 2014 unceremoniously scuppered negotiations without a promised public vote back then.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Today's lava is rainbow thin film interference on a piece of tachylite volcanic glass bubble. Might be the prettiest lava I've found! 😍🌈🌋 #volcano #iceland

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Keep an eye on those apps and data dashboards this evening, as a G2 geomagnetic storm notice has been issued. With activity that could peak anywhere over Europe or North America, given the timings. Iceland might even see a break in the clouds! A rare treat. #northernlights #aurora

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It was a gorgeous waterfall kind of day out there in Iceland today. Do you like our little falls or the big?

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Resting grump face? Gary is an angel but look at this dour face 😹😂 Happy #caturday and to all the soggy Reykjavik Marathon runners out there: I'm warm in bed snuggling my cat. We all win in different ways!

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

My first official northern lights tour of the season kicked off this evening. The lights were a little less green and a little more diffuse this evening, but it's worth it when someone says, "this was truly the best night ever!"

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Guess who's baaaaaack?? The Green Goddess was able to shine past the waning midnight sun and the city lights to make an appearance in the heart of downtown Reykjavík last night! #northernlights season in #iceland is ON. The #aurora forecast looks good for the next few nights: are you ready?

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Guys, it's waterlily weigh-off season! Am I the only one who knows what this is?! The production value is through the roof this year. 🪷 2025 winner Bok Tower Gardens had a waterlily that held 183 lbs (83 kg). Spearheaded by the lovely @denverbotanic.bsky.social Alas, no waterlilies in my country 😭

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Hello #caturday fans and fiends! Gary is always watching: (not using his impressive cat wall ever, but sitting near it; typical cat lol)

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Today's piece of lava is brought to you by the ✨sunset✨ These beautiful colors are caused by a few different phenomenon, including heavy minerals, thin film interference, and/or the refractive index of the glass. Lava is tachylite as reheated tephra from the 1918 eruption of Katla here in Iceland.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

What did I see from my balcony after the eclipse last night? Wrong answers only!

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Totality | 17:48 GMT Reykjavík, Iceland Total solar eclipse in pouring rain. Was still absolutely amazing.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Eclipse hasn't even started yet and this is how dark it is here in Reykjavik already lol (laughs...sniffles...sobs) Does being at the total solar eclipse count if it's pouring rain?? #iceland #eclipse

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Drowning our solar eclipse sorrows w/ sunshine (for now) and dessert. Truly the immigrant community here in Iceland is coming together to bring added vibrancy to the culinary scene of Reykjavik. Small batch ice cream (Mjöll) meets handmade chimney cakes (Vlaha) in this delectable roadside treat.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We're gearing up for the full solar eclipse over here in Iceland in the most North Atlantic way possible: ☁️🌧️☁️☁️🌧️☁️🌧️☁️☁️🌥️☁️🌧️

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A late #caturday post, since I'm working non-stop in the lead-up to the eclipse here in Iceland. Gary has taken to sleeping right here next to me. He even has his own pillow. But he's being cheeky and pushing me away with his big back paw if I'm too close, like it's HIS queen-sized bed. #mainecoon

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Happy Reykjavík Pride today! 🌈 Unfortunately I have to work but fortunately I get to play with lava for my part-time gig. And today I ended up making something extra special: basalt bubble skin, with rainbow thin-film interference, thick enough to pick up. Geology is cool (or hot in this case)!

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Northern lights season started early here in Iceland, officially kicking off last night. This is the earliest I've seen a good show here in the land of summer midnight sun. Does this bode well for the season ahead? Video in link. #aurora www.ruv.is/english/2026...

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Aurora season underway? - RÚV.is

It may only be August, but...

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Happy #caturday one and all! Here's Gary and his magnificent tail this morning, trying to get into the house, not realizing the door is wide open. Oh cat...😹 Hope you all have a good day. It's a long, sunny holiday weekend over here!

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Just out here with some highway lava. It's casual. You can see the new road above the old road that was built on top of this 1-2 year old lava field. #iceland #thefloorislava

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Today in literally wild Iceland news: hundreds if not thousands of mink were released into the wild by a (probable) eco-activist. Residents of the capital area's northernmost suburb were urged to bring their pets and kids inside and to stay vigilant as hunters and trappers descended into the area.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Went hiking where we had the earthquake, with some camera-shy path mates. Sheep in Iceland are free-range and they can pop up anywhere. It's part of the reason why our speed limits are so low here, you never know when two or three sheep will suddenly appear. #iceland

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

My favorite hike near town was just showing off today. Bubbly, boiling geothermal goodness. #hiking #iceland

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

"Oh, you wanted to fall asleep gently after four 12 hour work days? How about an earthquake for you as you drift off to sleep? That'll be relaxing!" --Iceland, probably

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Finally some beautiful weather in Southwest Iceland. Literally everyone was out-and-about. Luckily I had a volcanology tour booked today! ☀️🥳

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The weather may be rubbish here in Iceland but at least there's not a single cybertruck in the country.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

While many are suffering from heat waves, Reykjavík has been deeply ensconsed in mist, fog, and at times, pouring rain all month. As of July 18, Reykjavík had received more rain than any other July for the same time period since record keeping began. I had to restart taking my Vitamin D pills 😫

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A tribute to my sister's childhood cat, Simon, who is crossing the rainbow bridge today. He was 17 years old. Here he is pictured as a kitten with my other sister's cat, Wesley. (Yes, we only have male cats with human names in the family) I'm always reminded of the story of how he lost his hips...

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Also if you're in Reykjavik this weekend, I highly recommend the street food festival! Everything I had yesterday was excellent, including an ice cream float from the US, arrepas from Venezuela, meat pies from Australia, and new locally-farmed brisket from the other side of the mountain here.

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Jessý Potato @markdownhandsup.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

It's #caturday and here is a throwback to Gary as a kitten; please enjoy. We all could use a little cuteness in our day after the week. Mjá.

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