Today is the visit to the island of Mykines (pronounced Mee-chee-ness)- known os the "Paradise of Birds". The plan is to take the ferry to the island & walk out to Holmin for "close encounters of the bird kind". A couple of things: The ferry is only able to dock in the narrow harbor if the sea is not too rough & there is one part of the hike that requires walking over a 35 meter deep gorge on a wooden bridge!
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| On the way to the ferry at Sorvagur- you get a view of the country's federal prison- it is set in a beautiful place and has a wonderful view... At present there are only FIVE (5) prisoners housed here! It is safe to say that there is not a crime problem in the Faroes- |
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| Arrival at Mykines |
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| The "star" of the day: these funny birds-Puffins!! |
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| These are the burrows they use as their nests |
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| Hello Fred! |
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| Puffins are pelagic birds- meaning they live most of their lives at sea but unlike most other seabirds, they are really terrible fliers and quite clumsy |
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| They are so funny to watch! |
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| Scary wooden bridge over the gorge |
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| Another pelagic bird- cousin to the albatross |
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| Birder's paradise |
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| Hike up to the lighthouse for lunch |
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| Beautiful panorama! |
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| Seals sunbathing on the rock |
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| Curious little guy wants to meet the viking |
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| The ferry driver is really amazing- this photo does not give justice to the narrow landing amongst the rough sea! |
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| Great day!! |
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