Short story assignment "A Short Walk to Kirkjubor" Faroe Islands
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A Short Walk to Kirkjubor Faroe Islands Despite my rasping lungs and screaming leg muscles I am happy. The day is just beginning to get warm and the early morning mist is just beginning to burn off the turquoise sea hundreds of feet below me. The sculptured islands of Koltur and Hestur are nudging their heads out from the clouds. For the last seven or so miles, because it is Sunday, and because I feel in tune with the universe, I have been blasting out my entire repertoire of hymns. I am, for once, in fine voice. There is no one around to complain and apart from a few concerned looking sheep I haven't seen a soul since I left Toshaven. Hoisting my bag onto my shoulders, I hike off across the ridge and continue on my way to Kirkjubor. Occasionally I stop to pass the time of day with a sheep...

