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...

Still waiting for the bussar, or something like it. Tick, tock. Tap, tap. Did I read the bussar schedule right, or did my dyslexia kick in gear? Well, it was 30 mins late. A lot of anxious people tying to make flights. Slowness can be caused by many things, like slowly following a moped gang dressed in leathers. But, probably more likely due to the tens of thousands of sheep that wander aimlessly around the pavement trying to meet their destiny, which might be ...

While I was waiting for the bus a bunch of hard core bikers drove by, wearing leathers, and driving pedal-to-start mopeds. Looked like we're doing the tent camping thing as they were loaded down with all their gear. Not a bad idea as a way to see the world! Although I was warned that the weather can play hardcore games with travelers on mopeds, bikes or motorcycles. When I checked the schedule, there were no buses going from Midvagur to Torshavn until 16:40, whi...

A few more types of flowers here. Or, naive me, they might just be pretty weeds!