The Faroe Islands, located in the middle of the North Atlantic, home to 49.188 people and approximately 70.000 sheep. As from today, I'm the proud owner of one of these sheep. Auburn fur, smart facial expression. I named it Sally Brown, referring to Peanuts and the motto „Happiness Is a Warm Blanket“ …
Read MoreTutorial: How to make conversation with certain neighbors
Let's get one thing straight, right off the bat: With some of my neighbors, making conversation is rather challenging. When it comes to Faroese sheep, they are either uncommunicative or scandalmongers – exceptions prove the rule. Depending on the season, I meet them everywhere …
Read MoreRæst: The thrilling extension of the flavor zone
It’s been dawning on me for quite some time that an invisible network is spreading across the globe. Concerning the network that has come to my mind, the hjallur is one of the points of origin. Ræst is unique to the Faroe Islands, it’s a special method of semi-drying, and it is characterized by its strong umami flavor, the fifth flavor …
Read MorePretty in pink: Some beauty contests take a surprising twist
You are fond of linguistic sciences and northern legends? Then you know that the name Føroyar (Faroe Islands) is derived from Old Norse and means „Sheep Islands“. Sheep are central to Faroese culture. According to historical records, as early as AD 565, the Irish abbot St. Brendan saw an „Island of sheep“ …
Read MoreFond Of Rita Hayworth
This one wants to go to the movies. It’s fond of Rita Hayworth. It always buys a large box of popcorn and takes a seat in the front row. Whatever your plans are: Have a nice weekend. And if you need to get into a good mood: take a look at pictures featuring Faroese sheep …
Read MoreAn Extraordinary Spa Experience
Today I would like to tell you about an extraordinary Faroese-spa-experience. Nice lighting, pleasant variations of sounds, courteous front office manager. My hands are still soft as a baby’s bottom. This is because I ordered the full-luxury-lanolin-package. You wish to get this treat, too? Become part of a Faroese sheep shearing gang …
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