The true meaning of outstanding. Like: driving to the enchanted village of Saksun on Streymoy, I’m sure you’ve heard about Saksun, in order to zone out, appreciating peace, quietness and the magnificent view, and yet you haven’t heard about the aha moment that really blew my mind. You’re welcome to step inside the scenery. Video link included …
Read MoreLife In A Northern Village In The Month Of January
Rooftops, boat houses, church and weathervane covered with snow. A friend pops in, carrying a carton and something that looks like an oversized table tennis racket … Next: an invitation and a lost scarf (almost). Snow melting, more snow, sunshine and blue skies. Walking down to our old harbor. This feeling, when you know that it’s your footsteps …
Read MoreAround The Block, The My Faroe Islands Way
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 …
Read MoreThe Rain Gutter Champagne Cooler: Happy New Year!
Rain gutter, front row: The My Faroe Islands way to get the champagne ready for tonight. Whereas I must confess that I took the bottle down again soon after. Another stormy day, me being lucky to catch the right moment, just before the weather rollercoaster picked up speed again. Fireworks? Not sure if we will be able to do a decent job tonight …
Read MoreGleðilig Jól! Merry Christmas! May Your Heart Be Light
After the storm. Heavy rain, gusts of wind dashing against house walls, sea spray speeding across the surface of the water – passing into oblivion. Days flew past, Christmas cards arriving, Advent decoration, candle arches and tea lights in windows. King of holiday lights and everybody’s darling: our village Christmas tree …
Read MoreUplifting: 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 …
Read MoreNo Cars, No Dress Code, No Meetings
Sometimes, it’s just about being alone. In the open countryside, in close communion with nature. Our valley. No cars, no dress code, no meetings. Instead: the vast heavens and the evermore whispering sound of winds, creating a universal feeling of togetherness, even though no one is around …
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