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mai 2009 11 lýsingartilfar FAROE ISLANDS info There are many different adventures for you to experience in northern islands. North Adventures organises different sightseeing trips for every occasion. For example, you have the opportunity to go sea angling, or you maybe a trip to the raw cliffs is more of your taste. Or what about a cultural visit in Svinoy?? Cultural visit in Svínoy – experience the historical Svínoy. The Island of Viking chief SvínoyarBjarni An old saying is, that in beginning of time, Svínoy was a floating island, drifting to and fro in the mist. An old woman from Fugloy succeeded in mooring the island fast to the ground, and it has been there ever since. Svínoy is first mentioned in Færeyinga Saga as the place where the Viking chief Bjarni of Svínoy, (Svínoyar-Bjarni) lived. Peat has since ancient times been the only fuel in the Faroese houshold. Peat cutting tools are the faroese spade (haki), and the peat cutter or tusker (torvskeri). Peat cutting was considered to be the mans work, but to spread it out to dry, was the womens and the childrens work. The amount of peat was measured in creels, and generally is said, that 180 creels equaled a year’s supply. Viking chief Bjarni of Svínoy has been sitting at the fire­ place, fueled with peat, cut in his own Svínoy. The stone of Bjarni (Bjarna­ steinur), is situated in the church, and it is believed that it is Bjarni´s tombstone. When you arrive in Svínoy, you will be met by a local guide who will take you through your stay in Svínoy. The guide will lead you to the peat fields, and together you will cut peat, and see the whole process of peat-cutting. In the village you will be offered a normal (plain) faroese meal. Afterwards, feel free to take a walk around, and explore the church and the local community. Alfa Pilot is sailing from Hvannasund at 1000 O’clock Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The trip ends in Hvannasund at 1600 Hours. The capacity is 25 passengers. It is necessary to book in advance, see information on the last page. For further enquiries, please contact us on komet@komet.fo or visit www.northadventures.fo NORTH ADVENTURES WWW.NORTHADVENTURES.FO Sightseeing in the northern islands Sea Angling Cultural visit to Svínoy Sightseeing to the Raw Cliffs www.northadventures.fo Tel. 21 95 07 Vit skipa fyri dagligum útferðum til einstaklingar, virki og ferðaløg Fá eina góða uppliving á fl oti, ella við at sigla undir framúr fl otta Enniberg