island hopping

The Faroe Islands consists of 17 islands. Sixteen can be accessed by plane (the international airport) or ferries or bridges or tunnels. The 17th requires a helicopter.

Everyone flies into Vagar International Airport on Vagar Island, and most travel to other islands from there. Vagar is a destination as well.

We are staying on Streymoy Island, in the town of Torshavn. This is our third trip to the Faroe Islands and we always stay at the Havgrim Hotel.

Yesterday our travels took us to Eysturoy Island, just a tunnel’s drive to the east. It’s a relatively new tunnel that costs a lot but saves over an hour travel time. It is under the Tangafjørðut sound. A fun feature is the art work at the round-about in the middle. We’ve been known to go around and around before exiting just to see the art.

Exiting the tunnel, we were greeted by rainbows.

We stopped at NAVIA, a specialty yarn shop. Also clothing, limited to sweaters, socks, jackets, and raincoats. I needed a new raincoat so… coat number 3. It’s a good thing I packed a lightweight duffle, just in case.

Then we were off on a scenic drive. As we drove higher and higher, we passed many sheep, too numerous to count, but always fun to see.

The drive led to an abundance of wind turbines. They are so graceful and captivating to watch. A special viewing seat just for me.

Of course I couldn’t resist a high-point-ish attempt.

Success!

The rest of the afternoon was wonder-filled scenic driving. Waterfalls. The sea. Beautiful structures.

Driving home to Torshavn we realized that if we hurried, we could drive up above the town to see the sights of wind turbines in the sunset. They are so awe-filled.

We wrapped up the day with fish ‘n chips takeout, enjoyed in our car.

A full day. Full tummies.