Advertisements It’s Sunday afternoon as I make my way to downtown Torshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. I’ve been staying in a lovely hotel above the city, and walked down to the waterfront once before to get a bite to eat, but on my final day here I wanted to get a better feelContinue reading “Tórshavn”
Tag Archives: Faroe Islands
Attack of the Common Swift
Advertisements I’m ready for my final hike in the Faroe Islands. The land is covered in a cloudy fog, with occasional light rain sprinkling. I get going, with no one else around me. I take in the landscape, this place that I have fallen deeply in love with, with each slow step along the trail.Continue reading “Attack of the Common Swift”
Large as God
Advertisements It is my final full day here in the Faroes Island. I pick a random hike, wake up a little earlier than usual, and drive out of the capital and start heading up, up, up…. No one else is here at the trailhead. I feel as large as God, taking in the stunning landscapeContinue reading “Large as God”
The Seal Woman
Advertisements Preface : I never made it to the island of Kalsoy, where this story originated, but the legend of the Seal Woman haunted me with every step I took during my time in the Faroe Islands…. Myths and legends have fed the imagination of Faroe Islanders for centuries. Stories of giants and witches, kings andContinue reading “The Seal Woman”
Drangarnir Sea Arch
Advertisements Today instead of just finding a hiking trail, I decided to mix things up and try an Faroe Islands tour. It was very last minute (two nights before actually) but I settled on checking out the Drangarnir Sea Arch. The day was nothing but blue skies, no wind, and perfect temperatures as I makeContinue reading “Drangarnir Sea Arch”
Elduvík to Oyndarfjørður
Advertisements My afternoon was completely open, no plans at all. A light rain was falling as I sat in my car, waiting out the weather and trying to find something to do on my phone. I settle on driving around the bay in front of me to another small village called Elduvík. I eventually findContinue reading “Elduvík to Oyndarfjørður”
Fuglafjørður
Advertisements I park the car in the center of the small town, and a woman that was tending to the flowers and plants in the park puts down her tools and comes over to talk to me. “You English?” “American?!?” “Welcome!” She then goes right into a tirade about her town being a whaling village,Continue reading “Fuglafjørður”
Hiking to Lamba, inhabited by Huldufolk
Advertisements On the morning of my sixth day in the Faroe Islands I decide to hike over to one of the oldest villages of the Islands, Lamba. Home to myths of water trolls that guard the mighty fjord, I excitedly get going, as the morning air is magical. Clouds hug far off misty mountain topsContinue reading “Hiking to Lamba, inhabited by Huldufolk”
Villingardalsfjall
Advertisements On my fifth day exploring the Faroe Islands, I head to the 3rd highest mountain in the area, attempting a summit climb. Was I successful, did I enjoy epic views, or did the Gods rain down hard on me, and cover the landscape in clouds? My morning started out promising weather wise, but asContinue reading “Villingardalsfjall”
Gotugjogv Log House
Advertisements Where one chooses to stay while traveling can make or break your trip, at least in my humble opinion. I was more than nervous about my choice to stay at the Log House for my Faroes Island trip, but it was one of the highlights of my time here. The wood (cedar I believe)Continue reading “Gotugjogv Log House”