It's a rugged terrain that would roughly be translated survivor. The vast mountains make the trees feel weak because they don't grow very high. No one blames them. The ground and snow are intimate and unashamed. They called in sick because today wanted to be a memory. The cottages and home protect the defendants of Vikings and barbaric voyagers. These towns are clean and safe. This island is hostile, but welcoming. Our visit is not a burden because Mother Nature has been ripping herself apart to embrace us like family.