Back home via Copenhagen
05/06/23 14:39
Monday 5.June:
A very early start ( 5:00 am ) to get to the airport by 7:00 .
Return the car and check-in and then at 7:50 off to Copenhagen where we landed at 11:25
Friederike had to catch a flight at 17:40 for Vienna.
I left Copenhagen already at 16:25 for London
A very early start ( 5:00 am ) to get to the airport by 7:00 .
Return the car and check-in and then at 7:50 off to Copenhagen where we landed at 11:25
Friederike had to catch a flight at 17:40 for Vienna.
I left Copenhagen already at 16:25 for London
On the Faroes
03/06/23 14:31
These islands are breathtaking especially if one is blessed with great weather !
Each day the morning clouds disappeared very quickly and the some came out. I can't agree with
the guide books that the weather is always unpredictable. I think the weather God was good to us !
Bless him.
For this journey I made the decision not writing a blog for each day.
Let the pictures speak for themselves !
Day 2. 30.5.2023
Day 3 31.5.2023
Day 4 1.6.2023
Day 5 2.6.2023
Day 6 3.6.2023
Day 7 4.6.2023 Our last day
And in addition you can also track the tour across the island by clicking here
The stay on these islands was simply fantastic. Blessed with fantastic weather ( despite all advise in various guidebooks
we experienced not a drop of rain. Quite the contrary: blue sky, bright sunshine and only the occasional cloud.
The landscape is breathtaking and we had Ahh's and Ohh's almost after every turn.
If you are a nature lover and like tranquility then these islands are right for you !
Each day the morning clouds disappeared very quickly and the some came out. I can't agree with
the guide books that the weather is always unpredictable. I think the weather God was good to us !
Bless him.
For this journey I made the decision not writing a blog for each day.
Let the pictures speak for themselves !
Day 2. 30.5.2023
Day 3 31.5.2023
Day 4 1.6.2023
Day 5 2.6.2023
Day 6 3.6.2023
Day 7 4.6.2023 Our last day
And in addition you can also track the tour across the island by clicking here
The stay on these islands was simply fantastic. Blessed with fantastic weather ( despite all advise in various guidebooks
we experienced not a drop of rain. Quite the contrary: blue sky, bright sunshine and only the occasional cloud.
The landscape is breathtaking and we had Ahh's and Ohh's almost after every turn.
If you are a nature lover and like tranquility then these islands are right for you !
29.5.23 Reaching the Faroes
29/05/23 19:56
Only in the early hours to sea got quieter but all in all it was again an almost sleepless night.
At 6:00 the alarm went on and after a shower and a small breakfast ( the sea was at this point in time
very calm ) the ferry reached the first islands of the Faroes. A reason to get on deck where one had to cling
to the railings not to be blown away.
Slowly but steadily the ferry reached Tørshavn where we disembarked at around 7:30 and took passion of our
Rental car after a little wait.
As it was Whitsunday all shops where closed, our booked apartment was only available at around 1 pm so
A quick decision was made to use the available time to visit one of the sites on our "agenda".
After a short drive from Tòrshavn we received the somewhat remote little village of Kirkjhubour where the old
Magnus cathedral ( ruin ) greeted us on the shore. The cathedral was once the main seat of the bishop for the
Faroes.
Some pictures of our first day on the island you can find here and you can track our tour click here
At 6:00 the alarm went on and after a shower and a small breakfast ( the sea was at this point in time
very calm ) the ferry reached the first islands of the Faroes. A reason to get on deck where one had to cling
to the railings not to be blown away.
Slowly but steadily the ferry reached Tørshavn where we disembarked at around 7:30 and took passion of our
Rental car after a little wait.
As it was Whitsunday all shops where closed, our booked apartment was only available at around 1 pm so
A quick decision was made to use the available time to visit one of the sites on our "agenda".
After a short drive from Tòrshavn we received the somewhat remote little village of Kirkjhubour where the old
Magnus cathedral ( ruin ) greeted us on the shore. The cathedral was once the main seat of the bishop for the
Faroes.
Some pictures of our first day on the island you can find here and you can track our tour click here
28.5.23 On sea
29/05/23 19:47
Somewhat seasick we woke up and decided to replace breakfast with another motion sickness tablet which gave some relief.
Believe it or not I stayed in bed with eyes closed and lights off for another few hours.
I felt much better after another tablet, some fresh air and a cup of coffee.
Whilst at that point in time it was sunny with some clouds it was very windy and the seat still very rough so that the ferry
was still moving up and down.
It got better so that we reunited for dinner and the obligatory drinks afterwards. Noticeable less people at both venues than the night before. Very like quite a few people preferred to stay in their cabin laying down.
Having had enough sleep the night before I went to bed earlier assuming the night would be better then the previous one but……
Believe it or not I stayed in bed with eyes closed and lights off for another few hours.
I felt much better after another tablet, some fresh air and a cup of coffee.
Whilst at that point in time it was sunny with some clouds it was very windy and the seat still very rough so that the ferry
was still moving up and down.
It got better so that we reunited for dinner and the obligatory drinks afterwards. Noticeable less people at both venues than the night before. Very like quite a few people preferred to stay in their cabin laying down.
Having had enough sleep the night before I went to bed earlier assuming the night would be better then the previous one but……
27.5.23 Embarkation Day
27/05/23 11:33
After yesterdays trying 😉 train ride a good nights sleep was essential.
And so it happened that we woke up refreshed and ready ( almost I should say ) for the day.
Almost, yes, because first of all some breakfast was on the menu.
Then we had to wait for some time to get on the shuttle bus to get us to the Smyril-Line ferry
terminal. No that far away but with a heavy suitcase, camera bag and backpack…….
Check-in was quickly done and one had still enough time to explore the
Ship from the quay.
About one hour before departure we finally boarded and occupied our cabins to unpack and start the exploration
of the MS Norønna.
A fantastic Smorgasbord was waiting for us in the main restaurant which was enjoyed with a nice glas of wine.
With a filled stomach we found our way to deck no 9 to enjoy a nice sundowner with a great view of the sunlit sea.
Unfortunately the night was that relaxing as at about 4;00 in the morning the vessel started moving up and down
Which made sleeping impossible.
It was a very moving night.
And so it happened that we woke up refreshed and ready ( almost I should say ) for the day.
Almost, yes, because first of all some breakfast was on the menu.
Then we had to wait for some time to get on the shuttle bus to get us to the Smyril-Line ferry
terminal. No that far away but with a heavy suitcase, camera bag and backpack…….
Check-in was quickly done and one had still enough time to explore theShip from the quay.
About one hour before departure we finally boarded and occupied our cabins to unpack and start the exploration
of the MS Norønna.
A fantastic Smorgasbord was waiting for us in the main restaurant which was enjoyed with a nice glas of wine.
With a filled stomach we found our way to deck no 9 to enjoy a nice sundowner with a great view of the sunlit sea.
Unfortunately the night was that relaxing as at about 4;00 in the morning the vessel started moving up and down
Which made sleeping impossible.
It was a very moving night.
