The skies threatened rain, grey clouds spread from horizon to horizon, but God loves Icelanders and the rain held off until the moment the ceremonies and speeches were finished. Just then, timed precisely, the first few drops could be felt.
Crowds started to gather early. From a block away, it was possible to see the Fjallkona on the Manitoba Legislative steps. Her white headdress and her green robe provided a focal point. By the time I reached the Legislative patio, the Fjallkona (Connie Magnusson Schimnowski) looking regal in her costume) was sitting between her two daughters with Harley Jonasson in attendance. On one side was the Canadian flag, on the other, the Icelandic
