Faroe Islands
After a quiet night along side the pier, we were greeted by the most magnificent weather in the early morning. Following breakfast, we were met by our guides and buses on the dock. Even the locals agreed that this was indeed the finest day of the year. No clouds interrupted the expanse of blue above. The surface of the harbor reflected the bright colors of the homes on the hillside. The only activity around the ship was the fulmars' splashing or taking flight.
Our morning bus tour began in the village of Vestmanna, and followed the shoreline to the south. We made several stops along our route for photographs or visits to places of interest. Fewer than 50,000 call the Faroes home and virtually all the settlements are located in one of the many harbors or fjords that indent the coasts. The eighteen islands total only 543 square miles, yet wherever you are in the Faroes, you are never more than 3 miles from the sea!
While our busses drove overland, the National Geographic Endeavour repositioned to the town of Torshavn where we re-boarded for lunch.
The afternoon activities included several options. Some joined a fishing expedition aboard a small local boat and the day's catch was brought back to the galley, while others chose to take a thrilling and fast ride in a rigid inflatable craft. Most everyone joined our local guides for a walking tour of town. The fine weather continued and made any activity that much more pleasurable.
In the evening a local group came aboard and entertained us with dances that reflect the traditions and heritage of the Faroe Islands.
After a quiet night along side the pier, we were greeted by the most magnificent weather in the early morning. Following breakfast, we were met by our guides and buses on the dock. Even the locals agreed that this was indeed the finest day of the year. No clouds interrupted the expanse of blue above. The surface of the harbor reflected the bright colors of the homes on the hillside. The only activity around the ship was the fulmars' splashing or taking flight.
Our morning bus tour began in the village of Vestmanna, and followed the shoreline to the south. We made several stops along our route for photographs or visits to places of interest. Fewer than 50,000 call the Faroes home and virtually all the settlements are located in one of the many harbors or fjords that indent the coasts. The eighteen islands total only 543 square miles, yet wherever you are in the Faroes, you are never more than 3 miles from the sea!
While our busses drove overland, the National Geographic Endeavour repositioned to the town of Torshavn where we re-boarded for lunch.
The afternoon activities included several options. Some joined a fishing expedition aboard a small local boat and the day's catch was brought back to the galley, while others chose to take a thrilling and fast ride in a rigid inflatable craft. Most everyone joined our local guides for a walking tour of town. The fine weather continued and made any activity that much more pleasurable.
In the evening a local group came aboard and entertained us with dances that reflect the traditions and heritage of the Faroe Islands.
