Early this week, the first 2018 lambs of the remote island Stóra Dímun made it into the Faroese news. Soon, there will be lambs all over the archipelago, living, energetic balls of wool, racing across meadows, climbing hillsides and blocking village roads. The cheerful duo that posed for my photograph at this time of the year comes from Eysturoy …
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Lambs! Welcome to our Racetrack and Kindergarten
A racetrack has been set up close to a friend’s house. First I scanned it with my binoculars (kitchen window), then I went over, in order to take a closer look at the starting field. Hilarious. A gang of lambs on a dead-end village road, speeding and galloping back and forth, next to a lamb kindergarten. Want to see them running? Video link included …
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Congratulations! Michelin Star for Restaurant KOKS
The artistry of distilling all kinds of unique tastes: That’s the name of the game. And they know how to play it. Today, the Faroese restaurant KOKS has been awarded a Michelin star. Congratulations! Let’s approach the art of KOKS by taking a closer look at three stunning KOKS signature dishes – and some of the Faroese stories behind them …
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Just received a unique birthday present: Lamb Sally Brown
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“ …
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Pretty 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“ …
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Don't Make A Fuss About Weather
People are strongly depending on weather conditions. You plan to go for a hike and the weather is fine? Do it now. The washing machine has done it's job and you want your laundry do dry outside? Make sure you use enough clothespins. You are thinking about taking the ferry or the helicopter to Mykines? Don't get made if you end up being stuck there …
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