The view from the pass reminds me what it must have been like a thousand years ago when this was the only route to the remote villages. This is light fog, and the beacon of hope is the cairn. I added my little bit to the effort...that flatty one on the top of course. Probably won't last a week in this wind! It didn't take long to get to the pass, so I'll continue on to see what's on the other side of the weather.

After a short rest to appreciate where I am, and my good fortune, I decided to fire up the Norse steed and drive to a nearby village called Fuglafjørður. It was about a 20 minute drive at the posted speed of 60km. The notes I read said to drive above the football pitch and the start walking on the path to the left. Reading and imagination can be two quite different realities. I got it figured out by following my rather large French nose...and with the help of ...

Here's my Norse steed, the venerable Kia. With a permanent engine check light, an engine that gives my lawnmower a run for its money, imitation cruise controls and 230,000km it's ready to tackle the best the Faroes can toss at it. I feel like Hammond in Top Gear...what's the next challenge? I'm very, very, very lucky to get a car. They were sold out months ago. And my host Fróði was extremely kind to drive me to the car pickup and then onto the rental. I would...

Just arrived at my next home away from home, hosted again by Durita and Frodji. It's a wonderful apartment fully outfitted with all the comforts of home. I'm stretched out for a few minutes enjoying the atmosphere, then I think I'll drive a couple miles to a hiking spot. Still low clouds so it may be more of a stroll. My phone didn't data roam here and Verizon wasn't any help. The Faroes are a test area for a new wireless standard that is better than 4g, so may...

Btw, this is the lighthouse and what remains of a fortress in Torshavn. Here's a long history of occupiers in the FO. For instance, during WWII, the British government occupied the islands when Germany invaded Norway and Denmark. There's quite a bit of history here. And, last but not least, the Norse Gods may have again decided to take pity on this Montana boy. After 5 days o f5 mile round trips to the bus station, my hosts may have found a friend of a friend w...