At about midnight. Back in the harbor of Funningsfjørður, coming in from a successful fishing trip. Engine switched off, boat silently sliding towards the berth. Hauntingly beautiful. Water surface as smooth as a mirror. Clouds, mountains, light posts, peaked roofs and boat hulls, all being reflected in the fjord …
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Sheep Shearing: The Temporary Taming Of The Shaggy Shrew
Neighborhood telephone chain (usually on short notice and weather-dependent), followed by chain of action: uphill for hours, encircling shaggy sheep in the mountains, relentless and yet controlled pursuit downhill, herding nervous protagonists into yard, short break, and, finally, all set for several hours of blade shears work …
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Summarhugni: Cozy Summer Party Taking Place All Day Long
Crowded in Elduvík! The people of the village (15 registered permanent residents plus summer house owners) and several hundred visitors are celebrating Summarhugni, as the day progresses. A cozy summer get-together. Open church, guided village tours, photo exhibition and hitapottar (outdoor bath tubs or whirlpools) …
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My Faroe Islands’ Choice: Today’s Top 4 Window Views
Driving back from Runavík after having done some shopping. Visiting my friend Frida Meinertsdóttir Reyná on the other side of our village. Cleaning our kitchen and working on the computer in our living room afterwards. Four activities, having one thing in common. Superstructure: Extraordinary window views …
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Village In A Wooden Frame and The Experience Of Pitch-Dark
There is a place out there, on Eysturoy, that keeps reminding me of one night in particular, each time I pass by. Wooden field gate close to a striking mountain road, picturesquely framing the small village of Funningur, home fishing waters and rugged shoreline of the next island Kalsoy within sight. Right here, that night, I reentered the world of light …
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Thrill of Chill: The Mountain Bathtub Hideaway
A beautiful piece of private land up in the mountains, owned by a dear friend. My all-time favorite lake, bathtub hideaway and cold water retreat. That day: Wind tickling brown grassland while simultaneously drawing soft ripples on the surface of the water. Twittering birds every now and then. For the rest: absolute silence. Not a soul around …
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Sketchbook of Winds: The Gently Patterned Dunes of Sandoy
Not a desert, not a Fata Morgana, but still! Sandur beach. The place to be, in case you’re looking for white sand, barefoot moments and beach grass. Mølheyggjar, sketchbook of winds. The sand dunes of Sandoy, gently decorated with wave-like patterns and yesterday’s footprints …
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