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Iceland - Day 3 Reykjavik

First day trip to Icelands city, started at the church Hallgrimskirkja, the Vikin Maritime Museum (was hoping for more, it was interesting learning about women's role in the fishing industry but could have been more involved with actual ships) , according to Google the best hot dog stand Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur (they are great, just get everything on it), photography museum at the Reykjavík City Library (6th floor), and the coolest building I have been in here, the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre.
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