went on a boat trip to the small island of Mykines, hosting one of the largest colony of PUFFINS in Europe. the scenery here is really grand and everywhere is really puffin galore, we managed to go quite close to them and I took some very nice pictures. we took a walk up to the westernmost point in Faroe, where there is a lighthouse and more puffins. I can never grow tired of them.
sad note: here they hunt them for food… :(
and, talking of food, we had some nice waffles while waiting for the boat to take us back.
it's been a pleasant day out, including the walk back to the hostel, as the last bus goes 20 minutes before the arrival of the boat back to Sørvágur. will write to the Faroese tourist board about that - it's quite silly that there's no bus connected to the boat that carries quite a number of people. anyhow we set out on the road back to the hostel and after about an hour walk we managed to hitch a ride for the rest of the way. thank you to the nice chap who picked us up.
note - a French couple who where with us on the island, passed us with their car but didn't stop. them being French I'm not surprised - yet another confirmation about the general belief.
back at the hostel the kitchen is full (8.30pm) so we'll wait a bit before having our supper - tonight: tomato soup.
the day has been very enjoyable and fulfilling.
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