Unintentional wave-like finger ballet performance, hands swiftly gliding across keys and controllers, easily generating beats, bass lines and different layers of mysterious dark sounds. Visiting Rannvá Helenudóttir, the woman behind the Faroese electro pop project HULDA …
Read MoreThe Magic Water Mirror Of Funningsfjørður
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 …
Read MoreSheep 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 …
Read MoreThe Next Big Thing In Fishing? Advanced Seabird Training
Sometimes it’s all a matter of perspective. For instance: leisure fishing. Boat, gear, weather, time of day, currents – all perfect. The only thing that’s missing: fishhooks presenting reasonable-sized fish. Cod, haddock, common dab: No need to talk about the few beauties that ended up in our freezers, pans and ovens a few days ago. Still …
Read MoreOKKARA: Craft Brewery About To Reach Break-Even Point
Welcome to the world of OKKARA, the smaller one of the two Faroese breweries. Faroese for beer: øl and bjór. Why am I telling you this? Because it’s Petur Petersen who is giving me a tour. Nickname: Petur Øl. Job description: Ølstjóri. Beer CEO. The face of OKKARA …
Read MoreSummarhugni: 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) …
Read MoreMy 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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