Leaving Faroes

Boat journey

Sailing through the Faroes

 

Travelling through the night

A new place each day

Today was in Torshavn

Capital of the Faroes

 

WE spent one day in the harbour while goods were exchanged

As we were having dinner

The boat set out on the overnight trip to Iceland

Passing between the islands

The boat wove its way

 

Leaving a trail of foam

Like a white road

Following the deep channel

Passing isolated communities

Nestling in between the mountains

Clinging to the coast

 

We watched from our dinner table

The white wake opening out behind

In between the Faroe Islands

Leaving us in expectation of what wonders awaited

On our return journey

 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

The thing that really stands out for me in your poem is that you describe aspects of this trip that most people wouldn't even notice. You are an astute observer of your surroundings, transforming into words with an almost-journalistic feel, as far as documenting the details. As your poem goes onward toward the end, it seems to pick up steam as far as imagery goes. The ending then matches your brilliantly chosen art, both at a high level of intensity (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Wild Rose]

Thank you Margie for a wonderful revue
In my job I had to describe Industrial Process Control Instrumentation > how mechanical things worked
One ex student said he had taken over as Chief instrument instructor and used my notes _ He had used them during his work as an Instrument technician
Also was advised by an old technical teacher to explain things as if it was your granny you were teaching - I try to di that here

[bigfootprint]

Delightful narrative, Wild Rose. Imagery just detailed enough to energize our expectations, thinking just how lovely and peaceful that world must be. A joy to read, thanks

[Wild Rose]

Thank you Bigfoot This was setting out for the second night on this ferry to Iceland Just had dinner

[bigfootprint]

Excellent excursion choice for holiday. You should focus on writing articles for travel magazines.

[Wild Rose]

Thanks I did attempt to write for some camping mags.

They said I put in too much detail; They just wanted sparse stuff
I have all my writings on file categorised; I am now beginning to print them out for family to read, once that is completed I can look further
I am in a writers group Writers cafe . wirterscafe.com

[bigfootprint]

You should be pleased. I can't get my family to look at my stuff -- too busy with their own lives, they say. I even wrote an autobio, which met with similar avoidance. You are talented, so write for yourself first.

[Wyrn Tiger]

I sailed throug this story and it took me on a little trip of observasion. I felt as thoug i was on this trip

[Wild Rose]

Thank you Wyrn Tiger: that is my aim to take you on our journey {3 nights on ferry boats followed by six weeks camping in Iceland followed by three nights home }

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Wonderful place to be- reminding me of working on cruise ships travelling up inside passage upto Alaska- watching the wake and trails left at the rear of boat always seeing mountains in the distance- there was never such a beautiful sight- breathtaking beauty of nature- you never know what awaits- 🌹

[Wild Rose]

Thank you - sounds wonderful working on a cruise ship
The boats we have been on were like buses across the water Hull > Rotterdam; Harwich > Ejsberg; Portsmouth > Bilbao; Hanstholm > Iceland
Same overnight journey > Traveling hotel

We go camping a week in one place and move on

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Beautiful I’d love that - enjoy every minute that’s what life’s is about 🌹

[augustus]

Very descriptive and enjoyable! Thank you.

[Wild Rose]

Thank you.
Pleased you like it

[Cherrie Palmer]

Dinner and a view beautiful.

[Wild Rose]

Thank you for the comment
Yes a good dinner coupled with an ever changing view as the boat wove it way between the islands

[Onlyme]

Wild Rose this was beautiful make enjoyed the amazing time you experienced on this trip

[Wild Rose]

Thank you Dee
More to come from this holiday > this was just the journey (3 nights and 3 camping sites journey)

[Onlyme]

Looking forward to hearing more. :)

[Wild Rose]

Also several from near home > The Lake District national Park

[Chris Shaw]

You are particularly good at these descriptive writes about your travels. I enjoyed very much your lines where you are looking out at the foaming sea and the wash the boat is leaving in its wake. Your posted image is stunning Wild Rose. Well done.

Chris

[Wild Rose]

Thank you Christine > Not my best picture > taken through the boats thick double gazed windows
read moreThank you Christine > Not my best picture > taken through the boats thick double gazed windows
But what do you do take a pic for memory - or do without

[NataliaXael]

Very good at weaving beautiful descriptions in your writing. I love taking trips and taking note of your surroundings, the "white road" being left behind is a great metaphorical description. Seems like a lot of fun, sailing through and being surrounded by new and esciting sites.

[Wild Rose]

Thank you Natalia - You are welcome to travel with us
I began cycling at 11 YO and saw other peoples travel pics - Now it is my turn to show our travel pics