F Is for Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands

Let's go to the edge of the earth for F, Faroe Islands. We've been here before in 2014, when I returned from the trip when I visited this beautiful string of eighteen volcanic islands located between Scotland and Iceland. I hadn't heard of it and knew nothing about it before I saw it on the cruise's itinerary earlier that year. I was delighted with the capital, Torshavn -- there's an accent missing here since I don't have a keyboard with accents -- and more delighted with the scenery and the amazing Vestmanna sea cliffs. I had trouble choosing the subject for my F post for the A to Z Challenge -- France and the Falkland Islands were contenders -- but France is coming again (Paris!) and once I began to look at my photographs from the Faroes, I knew this was the choice. 

Approaching the Vestmanna Sea Cliffs

The Vestmanna Sea Cliffs are the summer home of nesting birds, and a great spot for bird watchers. I'm not a bird watcher, but many of my favorite views are sea views and this area did not disappoint. I  was especially taken with the amazing grottoes or sea caves. The Blue Grotto in Capri is one of the best known grottoes, but I found the Vestmanna grottoes more spectacular, and I am a fan of the Blue Grotto and Capri.

Entering one of the Grottoes

Inside one of the Vestmanna Grottoes

The Faroe Islands are an "autonomous constituent country within the Kingdom of Denmark" and Torshavn, the capital city, looks very much like a small town in Denmark. One notable fact about Torshavn and the Faroes is that it is the only country in the world without a McDonald's. However I did note in my research for this post that there is a Burger King, but I didn't see it during my time there. I did see an amazing variety of fish products, which is no surprise. Fishing is the main source of income here and Faroe Island salmon is especially prized. 

Products marked Tilbod are on sale

 

A moment in Torshavn in summer

I hope you've enjoyed this visit to the far reaches of the earth. Our next post is G and we'll be visiting another part of the Danish Realm. Please come back and visit. 

Back in New York City it's winter again, cold and rainy. But there are tulips beginning to blossom and I'm optimistic that spring will be back and staying this time. 

As ever, thanks for visiting and wishes for a terrific Tuesday.