Arriving in Reykjavik -Iceland

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The sun was shining, hills emerald green, midsummer and snow on the mountains! Such a picturesque setting.

Faroes – Torshavn – a last look

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We took one last look around the town and headed off to sea!

The Faroes – Reyn in Torshavn

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Reyn is the old part of town with the turf-covered roofs.

The Faroes – More views of Saxsum

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A hamlet in the middle of nowhere. It looks like a relic from a bygone age.

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The Faroes – The Picturesque village of Saxsum

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Out in the middle of nowhere, among the sombre mountains, waterfalls and ominous skies, by the side of a cove, lies the small village of Saxsum. It consists of a scattering of turfed cottages and a church in a glorious setting.

The Faroes – more of the rugged landscape.

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Driving through the mountains and hills, with their scattered communities, or single dwellings, one is struck by the loneliness and beautiful bleakness of the place. It is incredibly picturesque.

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Torshavn – The Faroes – Deeper into the town

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We teamed up with a few others and went looking for transport!

We found painted houses, more turf roofs and some art!

Torshavn – The Faroe Islands

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Walking around the picturesque town with its turf-covered roofs.

Faroes – Torsharn – into the harbour

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Turf-roofed houses and colour! Sombre clouds and drizzle. Very picturesque and foreboding.

Approaching Torsharn on the Faroes

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It was dawn and heavy with cloud and drizzle as we approached the volcanic islands of the Faroes and the harbour of Torsharn – a Viking settlement. The sun broke through in shards of light.

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