Stórá – the river that runs through our valley and village before cheerfully mingling with North Atlantic waters down by the beach – burst its banks and extensively spilled over to the neighboring grassland and ground recently. As soon as I became aware of the situation, I texted my friend Frida: „ Any sheep on boats passing by?“ Reply: …
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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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Tutorial: 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 …
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A Bath In The North Atlantic (Brrr!) And Unexpected Company
Summer, sunshine and a sandy beach. I head for a deck chair under palm trees, order a fruit cocktail, throw my arms up in the air and hop joyfully into the water. Pardon me. I’m all mixed up. Must be a consequence of the adrenalin rush. Let’s start again from scratch: A day in November at Tjørnuvík beach. My brain starts to talk comic-tongue. Splash. Ahh! Brrr …
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Fond 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 …
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