Icelandic winters are one of a kind. This will be my fourth winter season spent in Iceland and let me tell you, it is not easy. The sun doesn't rise till around 11:00 which makes waking up every morning near impossible and leaving you exhausted for the rest of the day. After downing at least 6 cups of coffee, you leave for work. Work is from 9-17:00. You leave your house in darkness and sit inside your cubicle, office room, retail store, whatever it may be and watch as the sun fades right before you eyes. Working in winter can be very challenging due to the lack of light. You are constantly in darkness.