It's All About the Scenery

We started the day by driving out of Torshavn intending to catch the ferry to another island so we could hike to the amazing lighthouse in Kallur but we got so distracted by the awesome scenery along the way that we missed the boat by 11 minutes. Drat! But we'll try again on Sunday, and stay more focused the next time.
From Klaksvik, we drove to an overlook (Klakkur) with awesome views of this fishing town (see photos). Then, we stopped at the remarkable village of Nordragota with its turf roofs and fascinating art and architecture. Back in Torshavn, we visited their national museum and learned a lot about Faroese history starting with first settlements around the year 650. Tonight we're headed to one of their acclaimed restaurants with locally sourced ingredients. We're skipping the fermented and dried sheep meat. Tomorrow involves a boat trip to see a puffin colony.

After 24 hours in the Faroes, a few quick observations surfaced:
*Despite the challenges of living in this remote windswept country, its beauty is staggering everywhere one turns.
*The tunnels connecting the islands are engineering marvels. The longest one today was over 6 miles long with roundabouts connecting various exit opportunities.
*Fish and sheep and tourism drive the economy so expect to see lots of fishing boats, grazing herds, and well-heeled Danish tourists.
*Almost everything needs to be imported so a vacation here gets expensive--- you won't see 20 something backpackers on a budget.Meer informatie