Hello KEF
28. August 2024 in Island ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
A less than 5 hour flight from JFK and the Faroe Islands are now less than 2 hours away
FI300.. KEF to FAE
28. August 2024 in Island ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Airborne from KEF for a 1 hour and 40 minute flight to FAE.
Approach To FAE
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ 🌬 52 °F
Where we are given heads up about turbulence for the arrival.
Rocking And Rolling..
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ 🌬 52 °F
Due to terrain around the airport and often gusty winds, arriving at FAE can sometimes be a sporty up and down, left and right affair.
Final Approach
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ 🌬 52 °F
After a few left and right rolls with some significant ups and downs, we finally touch down in the Faroe Islands. An 11hr journey for me.
Welcome To FAE
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ 🌬 52 °F
Since I cleared Immigration in Iceland the process is not required here. A walk across the tarmac and I’m welcomed to the Faroe Islands by a huge Duty Free Store.
A Bonus Stop
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
A nice rental car pick up experience and soon we’re on the way to our Airbnb accommodations but make a “Bonus” stop before getting there.
On The Road
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
And it’s a picturesque short drive before we reach our Airbnb.
Amazing Spot..
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
With amazing ocean and mountains views.
First Glimpse
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
After what should have been a 1hr nap that turned into a 3-4hr jet lag recovery program, we up in time to see the sun starting to say goodbye to the Faroe Islands.
Stunning Skies
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Taking in the sky, surrounding terrain and sea combines for sensory delight that everyone should enjoy at least once in a lifetime.
Tragic Site
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Where in August 1996 a Danish military aircraft from Iceland had a fatal crash attempting to land at. FAE in bad weather.
Roadside Waterfall
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
One of many along the highway that adds a nice touch to any drive.
Relaxing Sounds
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
I can only imagine the volume of water towering down in the wet season.
Beautiful Home
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
In a dream location.
The Good Life
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
For a horse and a rider,,
Heading Home…
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
But not in a hurry.
Giddy Up..
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
We now know who’s living the dream life.
Gasholmur
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
A great spot to catch a sunset or to see simply stunning scenery.
Local “Cows”
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
That have an interesting ragged fur coat.
Grazing For Two..
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Sure looks like it.
Faroe Islands.. Mexican Standoff
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
But first I want to see what a car tastes like then I’ll come check you out.
One Of Many Tunnels…
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Which are sometimes part of the infrastructure that connects some of the Faroe Islands.
Gasadalsvegur
28. August 2024 in Färöer ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Home of a popular waterfall that requires a return day visit and hike.
