ICE-2 2022 Session 3 by STOSKIENE RITA

Rita

rita100 — 2022-04-13 20:57:15 UTC

Spinoza, a 17^th century philosopher, was one of the first to declare that Nature is the god we all should worship. For this age it was an outrageous idea but for us it is one of the most important moral concepts that needs to be embedded into every person’s consciousness. I meet more and more people to turn back to nature with respect, who share their knowledge and invite to take purposeful actions for protection and safeguarding our natural and cultural sites, giving the meaning and value to preserve our personal and national identities in the process of globalisation.
Photo: into the Cave Víðgelmir, located in a lava field called Hallmundarhraun. The lava field is named after the troll Hallmundur, who is mentioned in Grettis saga . In the saga, Hallmundur helps out the main “hero”, Grettir, and then offers him to stay with him and his daughter.

Rubina

rubinamota1 — 2022-04-20 20:39:36 UTC

Today i simply loved to listen to the troll stories, specially the one about the troll lady who was caught in daylight and turned out in stone but she was happy with that fact.She was smiling probably because she felt like she was at home, where she was comfortable and happy. She didn't mind to end like a stone, she just want to be happy.
I think that we as humans beings should only stay in the places where we feel like the troll lady, happy!

Paula: The lava cave

2022-04-20 20:42:09 UTC

Today we visited in the lava cave which was an extraordinary experience for me. I have ever been in that kind of place before. After that we went to see a waterfall. I loved to watch the waterfall and the power of the nature came so clear.

Johanna, day 3

2022-04-20 21:02:24 UTC

The nature of Iceland is amazing. The impressive lava fields, lava cave, water falls and volcanos etc. are pieces of art itself.

Satu; Is there a hidden treasure at the end of the rainbow?

2022-04-20 21:24:03 UTC

Lots of new experiences today, we had an adventerous journey. A lava cave, stories about trolls in Fossatun, waterfalls...It certainly was eyeopening to see these different places. Nature is so near here in Iceland, you can feel, see and get in touch with it. To hear Steinar Berg to tell us the story about the troll faces hidden in the waterfall was interesting. We also had a bit of excitiment on our way to see the cave. A detour that made us realize how unpredictable the conditions here are. Had a great day today!!

Gabriela

2022-04-20 22:20:53 UTC

Today I lived unique experiences, which allowed me to learn about the volcanic formation of the island, its relief, mother nature and its phenomena. I delved a little more into the mysticism that contemplates the Trolls, through an Icelandic writer. It was an intense day, full of significant learnings, which enrich me as a person and teacher. I am very grateful for the opportunity to participate in this course.

Patrícia Castanheira - day 3

2022-04-20 22:26:56 UTC

I’ve learned many interesting things today. All of them are connected to the powerful elements of nature: humans as creative agents (troll stories, art made out of stones); vulcanos as shapers of the landscape and tunnel diggers (lava cave); and bus drivers being able to transform a simple trip of teachers into an exciting adventure 😂. What a great day!

Ana Vieira

2022-04-20 22:32:35 UTC

The adventure through Icelandic lands continues! Today we started with the stories of the trolls interconnected with the surrounding nature and that fascinated me a lot! The story 'The Last Troll' will follow to Madeira in a book, so that my students can experience this magical world as well!
I also lived one of the most exciting experiences of my life going down to the cave where the marks of time are a great highlight! The waterfalls were another outstanding element of the day! To be continued...

Hervé : Black is light

2022-04-20 22:43:13 UTC

In the heart of the earth, suspend time by suspending the light just for a few secondes. Without seeing each other, without speaking, we reconnect with ourselves and every living thing. Tradition is written every single time. Folklore is a modern and contemporary process of creation. Custom is freedom, creative and dynamic rules.
Ivan Illich told us that modern tools of communication prevent us to communicate. Other one "property is robbery"... So...
For a few years from my home, there was an airport project "Notre Dame Des Landes". After nearly 50 years of resistance and creation of many generations and differents people the project was abondonned.
Pro-airport says "some people want defend nature ". We say "we are not defending nature, we are nature defending itself"!

António Pimenta

pimentamen80 — 2022-04-21 00:41:45 UTC

Today I learned...
We started the day by visiting a magical place where the story of the last troll came to life through the words of the writer Steinar Berg, inspired by the folklore and nature that surround him.
It was important to realize that the culture and beliefs of a people are largely influenced by some elements existing in nature. This is a source of inspiration for artists and for the Icelandic people.
In the afternoon, with a visit to the center of the earth, in the lava cave, we once again contemplated the natural beauty of Iceland, created by the most important forces of nature on this island: fire and ice, which over time were sculpted in this work of art that is Iceland.
In conclusion, nature is, at the same time, the work of art and the artist...
It was a day full of emotions and beauty.

Sónia Ferreira

soniaferreirardd — 2022-04-21 01:28:01 UTC

Today I found gold in Lava Cave! Today I learned that all life on Earth is supported by a pot of gold that needs to be nourished in the heart of the Earth: water! Water is the main element responsible for the existence of the life of animals, plants and human beings on planet Earth and today it has presented itself in its various states to fulfill its mission.

Fátima Ferreira

2022-04-21 01:29:12 UTC

Today I met with the trolls. The Icelandic people take refuge in literature as a way of surviving everyday situations. I met author Steinar Berg, who found his balance in life by writing about troll stories _ it seemed _to me for this life choice. I think that today I had the perception that in the midst of irrationality, which is part of the idea of folklore, rationality appears, projected in troll literature, a form of Icelandic cultural expression. Visiting a lava cave was a mix of emotions, I felt that nature is too powerful and cannot be upset by man.

Wednesday (Christiane)

2022-04-21 08:43:50 UTC

This is the stone you put your hand on to calm down a assure yourself. I learned many bits about Iceland: troll stories and music can be connected, the strong connection between nature and art made visible, lava cave history combined with good humour… and the smell of water is due to sulfur!