Iceland has mystique. It lives in the collective consciousness of humanity and our mytho-poetic DNA. A land of fire and ice, sagas, heroes and villains. This was evident when our plane made its first pass near the black, volcanic coastline. Excited passenger hurried to snap photos, giddy. Because of its high latitude, remote location and otherworldly landscapes Iceland is a byword for the extreme and exotic. Yet it is also a Nordic country with a modern, intriguing capital. R