Many places are beautiful, but some places are epic! The Faroe Islands are certainly in the epic category, and the first island to greet most visitors is the MOST epic of them all (in my humble opinion). Introducing Vágar, gateway to extraordinary vistas, troll fingers and a mythological shapeshifter.
There have been places that I’ve visited in the past that truly called to me. Places where time seemed to stop, where I felt compelled to stay still so that I could absorb the essence of that place. I have felt that compulsion in Ireland, the Pacific Northwest of America, the northern coast of California, and in Sifnos Greece. And now I can add another place to that list: the Faroe Islands.
Before I had even taken my first flight, my Aunt Babs advised me to never check-in luggage — either pack everything in carry-on or pay to ship your luggage to your destination. I remember thinking, “there is no way I could fit everything in a carry-on and I am SO not paying to ship my luggage!” Years later with several international trips under my belt, I can acknowledge my aunt’s wisdom.
