Monday, October 5, 2009

Destination - Faroe Islands

Ershinta is taking us to the Faroe Islands today. Faroe Islands is the autonomous province of Denmark but when in the Faroes never ever say you are in Denmark!

Faroese is the national language, although everyone does understand Danish and English. The Faroese people are the descendants of vikings, but contrary to the popular belief that vikings are mean and gruesome, these people are extremely polite, soft-spoken and friendly.

One thing that makes this country unique is that there is no tree in the country! Food, therefore, is limited to imported greens and fruits...and of course, stuff that they do have here - lamb, and fish.

Since this destination is so unique, peaceful and beautiful I think it best explained by the following video. I've also included some posts from Ershinta for your all to read and comment on (one post talks about chocolate bread - how cool is that!).







All things Faroese

Misconceptions about the Faroe Islands..and the truth!

Norðoyastevna - Summer Festival!!

Faroe Islands in 360 degrees
Posted by Katie Lane at 6:43 AM
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10 comments:

  1. Hans and ShintaOctober 5, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Oh!!! Thank you so much for featuring me today. You made my day!!! =)

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  2. Little Nut TreeOctober 6, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    What a lovely place!

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  3. SurgeOctober 7, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    I'm a little bit afraid to say that I just cried, because Faroe seems like heaven, and that whole video just touched my heart.

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  4. Hans and ShintaOctober 7, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    Oh..and btw, if you stop the video at 2:35 - 2:40, that's where I live =)

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  5. Steve Shihwei HwangOctober 9, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    what a beautiful place!!!

    hans and shinta that was clever :)

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  6. Erika JeanOctober 13, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    soooo beautiful! I love the grass roofs!

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  7. DesignTiesOctober 16, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    WOW!!! I never heard of the Faroe Islands until I read this post. The pictures and the song in the video are just beautiful. I want to go there right now!!!!

    Thanks Katie & Ershinta :-)

    Kelly

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  8. BethanyOctober 16, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Wow it's gorgeous! Off to check it out :)

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  9. Farmgirl PaintsOctober 28, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    I could definitely see a visit there in my future. What a beautiful unknown spot!

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  10. kanishkNovember 2, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    What a lovely place! Work From Home

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I can't guarantee that all information is accurate or up to date. As some experiences have happened in the past with some memories and emotions mixed in.

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