Our first full day in the Faroe Islands started with rain, but the forecast promised a pleasant afternoon. So, we had breakfast at our hotel, researched places to explore in the afternoon, and then headed downtown in search of some good coffee. Hotel Foroyar sits on a hill with a nice view of the harbor but its a 40 minute walk to downtown. The walk took us pass some cool modern houses with traditional turf roofs. We enjoyed coffee at Paname Cafe and then it was back up the hill.

Trusting the forecast, we headed out. The hotel is situated on Oyggjarvegur road, a beautiful mountain road which would become a familiar route. Turning left onto Oyggjarvegur road, we made our way to the remote village of Saksun. The road to Saksun is a narrow, single-lane two-way road that winds through a picturesque valley with suicidal sheeps that run across the road.

Saksun village is nestled in a picturesque circular amphitheater, overlooking a tidal lagoon. There happened to be an ultra-trail race that day, with runners going through the village and tackling the mountain trail to Tjornuvik. We chose a different path and hiked to the black sand beach. As is the case with many hikes in the Faroe Islands, a hiking fee was required, payable by credit card. These fees typically ranged from 75 DKK to 200 DKK (approximately $10 to $30 USD). Some hikes were cash only.

Back in Torshavn, we stopped for Indian food.