The Far Away Faroes

Europe » Faroe Islands
May 22nd 2019

Published: June 15th 2019

What an awesome get away! This tiny island country is small in size and far flung in location, but large and generous in hospitality and majesty! My dear travel pal, Fred, and I enjoyed 7 days of hiking and exploring the Faroes via foot, rental car, ferry and even helicopter! A well developed infrastructure, including sub-sea tunnels, combined with incredibly friendly locals who often spoke Engli... Read Full Entry

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Schroeder family

Shanghai Sheri

In 2006, our family began what we thought was a 3 year adventure of living and traveling in China. But like Gilligan, our 3 year tour turned into something much longer and deeper than we expected. This was just the beginning of our cultural travels and blogs. 3 years turned into 6 years and included a time of residence in South Korea as well. The kids have all transitioned into and out of college leaving us as empty nesters, but not empty of ambitions to continue to explore the world. Come along with us as we seek to expand our understanding of this marvelous world in which we live! ... full info

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Hairy cows

Hairy roofs

Special sheep food

Why would a sheep leave the hillside to come running to a trough? The food brought in by the farmer apparently gives them "lots of energy".

Mama and baby

Newborn

May is the time of year for baby lambs and return of the migrating seabirds, such as the puffin and the noisy but beautiful oystercatcher.

Travel pals

Tunnels

They have a system of utilizing tunnels to travel amongst and within the islands. When in single lane tunnels, there are periodic turn offs so that oncoming traffic can continue. A bit unnerving, but effective.

Faroe ferry

Riding this ferry was a bit like attending a local sporting event. Families, friends, kids with and without parents - all chatting and moving about and enjoying the time on the water. Cafes, tables, ticket kiosk, comfy seats - made for a nice 2 hour ride from Suduroy back to the capitol, Torshavn.

My first helicopter ride

Lift off feels like floating on a puffy cloud. Such a fun way to see the beautiful islands! In fact, I was so excited that I disembarked with my headphones on and only remembered after taking this photo.

White lamb

Love their little pink noses

Salmon farming and remote villages

The Faroe Islands have reportedly the best and healthiest salmon in the world. They have sole rights to their surrounding waters for fishing wild salmon. It is indeed delicious! This photo shows just a few of the round holding areas which can be viewed all around the islands. The bulk of their catch goes for sale to Russia.

Sunset off Vagar Island

As viewed from the lawn of our BnB

Roads less traveled

And I chose the road less traveled by. And that has made all the difference.

18th June 2019

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

7 days - is that enough
Interesting to hear about such a little visited place. You stayed there 7 days if I understodd you right. Is that enough or would you have liked to stay longer? And thay bird really is super-cute! /Ake

18th June 2019

Shanghai Sheri
Schroeder family

7 days in the Faroes
I definitely would have enjoyed a longer stay, but felt that I saw quite a bit and experienced the Faroes in 7 days. There were other hikes and islands I would like to have explored, as well as a boat ride to see the bird cliffs if we had more time. We were lucky that the weather was good so that we could get out every day, but not everyone is so lucky.

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