Time off, taking a ride, around the block, which, considering the local conditions, means: no block, but driving from our place along the waters called Funningsfjørður, going past the village Funningur and taking the old mountain road to Gjógv and Eiði, and then back to our place again. Observing, driving, strolling and a confession …
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Uplifting: Oyggjarvegur, Flying Robert and Advent Season
Advent season, the end of 2018 looming on the horizon. The perfect time of year for storytelling and page-turners. Recommended reading: „The Story Of Flying Robert“. Recommended reading chair: car seat. Like: You, taking Oyggjarvegur, the old mountain road on Streymoy …
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The Place Where Lake and Ocean Meet
Taking a walk, to a place where lake and ocean meet, alongside the largest lake of the Faroe Islands, called Leitisvatn or Sørvágsvatn. Size 3.4 square kilometers, located on the island Vágar. It makes sense, since it’s not a smart idea to go hiking in the mountains at this time of year – the hare hunting season takes place …
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Chalkboard Super Cozy: The Cafe Old School in Hvannasund
Two schoolboys, jeans, jackets, sneakers, sitting face to face, table by the window, rhythmically swinging their legs, eagerly playing around with their drinking straws. Room: walls and ceiling covered with wood paneling. Furnishing: lime green sofa corner, checked retro floor lamp, museum piece-like map of the world, large chalkboard …
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The Road Is The Reward: Oyndarfjarðarvegur & Á Klettum
Tiny, curvy, narrow, ring, fjord, single-lane, asphalt, bumpy, gravel, coastal, steep hill. Without question. The Faroe Islands are packed with fabulous roads. Oyndarfjarðarvegur, the long and winding mountain road that leads to the villages Oyndarfjørður and Hellur, is one of my all-time favorites …
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Truly a Marvelous Spot: The Sornfelli Mountain Plateau
Standing on the Sornfelli mountain plateau, close to the edge, clouds within reach, viewing direction northwestwards. The contours of Vágar on the left, winding Vestmannasund in the middle and, pinhead-sized, the village of Kvívík just behind the rutted mountain beauty Skælingsfjall …
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The Shortest Nólsoy Hike Ever
Actually, we had intended to go on a hike (lighthouse Borðan direction), but winter weather spoiled our plans, like already the very first hillside outside the village being completely covered with ice. Time to turn around and realize: Better safe than sorry. There’s always tomorrow …
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