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I'm in Reykjavik now, finally showered and very caffeinated, waiting for everyone to muster in the lobby for dinner. Not that I'm hungry, but I do need to stay awake while the sun is up so I can be rested for tomorrow's work (loading the ship).

The hotel? It's like I died and went to IKEA. Everything is so crisp and simple and clean and adorable... and no matter what the beds are, they're going to be much better than the horrible airplane seat I tried to sleep in a mere 7 hours ago!

Glad to be here, and soon I get to get back to work!