All cities are sad in the rain, but perhaps none more so than Reykavik.

I was expecting some bright and modern architecture which was strangely lacking apart from two stand out buildings: the cathedral and the Hella Concert Hall down by the harbour.

The cathedral is almost Lutheran in its severity, built from what appears to be concrete.

The interior is incredibly plain and simple, though with glorious height.

The details are incredibly sharp and austere.

It also has the most gloriously over the top organ pipes and down to earth organ keys.

And down by the waters the concert hall certainly looks sharp, but with no sun to lift it, also a bit dour, maybe even dowdy.

And all set against slate grey waters.

Oh dear!