Islands of Green: Island Chronicle, Issue No. 4, Faroe Islands, On a Distant Journey

『Islands of Green: Island Chronicle』 Embark on the most distant journey, Let the soles of your shoes and your soul be touched by the earth of the world. We are cloaked in sea breeze and starlight, We crossed oceans and mountains, Finally arriving at that most distant place. It is the destination of the heart, A poem resonates from afar, That poem comes from the world and from the depths of the heart. A true arrival. / https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50385961311_2a5cede3f3_o.png Presenting the scenery of a distant northern island. Islands of Green: Island Chronicle, Issue No. 4 Faroe Islands The Land Of Maybe On a Distant Journey "Bathed in the first light of dawn I galloped on my hooves, racing through golden mist My soul belongs to the wilderness in this life I will sleep on the soft grasslands bathed in starlight and dream in sunset hues" / **The Land of Maybe** We cannot foresee everything in this world, So-called destiny is merely where we lead ourselves. Your choices on your journey shape your encounters, Much like choosing the left or right side of a bus seat leads to entirely different views. Therefore, here, On this very distant northern island with its 260 rainy days a year, I am learning to no longer pray for good weather or good fortune. For I have come to understand that everything is destined to happen. Good and bad are merely human interpretations attached to words, The sea and mountains remain unchanged; to the world, all phenomena, all events simply "occur." The universe has its own arrangements, and every aspect of the world is a blessing. The meetings and partings of people are inevitable; sunshine and rain both belong to you. Life is balanced and complete; all things cancel out to form a circle. A beautiful mandala. / Purchase includes a set of four island scenery postcards. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50393256443_3bc8711778_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50394122457_b3d1d0bcb5_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50393948116_3e37b1319c_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50394123737_3074fb6af4_b.jpg / Table of Contents: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50385267808_4685f7dc9c_b.jpg The World is Calling The Traveler Musings on Answers: Part 1 - The Pursuit Flying to the Faroe Islands: Arriving in the Faroes About the Faroe Islands Goodbye Little House: Impressions of the Faroe Islands Apartment No. 6 with a Slanted Roof: Our Home in the Faroe Islands Hopping on Bus No. 400: The Second Day of Travel on the Islands Musings on Answers: Part 2 - Exploration The First Ray of Sunshine: The Third Day of Travel on the Islands Island of Silence: Nights in the Faroe Islands Faroese Ways Have A Nice Hike!: The Fourth Day of Travel on the Islands Musings on Answers: Part 3 - The Soul's Appearance Crossing That Mountain: The Fifth Day of Travel on the Islands It Is Your Day!: The Sixth Day of Travel on the Islands Snow in May: The Seventh Day, Departing the Faroe Islands Musings on Answers: Part 4 - Cosmic Hints The Land of Maybe Musings on Answers: The Finale - On a Distant Journey Appendix I: Travelogue and "Dark Cuisine" Chronicles - Recording Faroe Islands Culinary Life Through a Collage Journal Appendix II: An Irresponsible Island Travel Guide - Some Tips for Traveling in the Faroe Islands / https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50385337058_72457bcb2c_b.jpg **Excerpts from the Interior Pages:** **62°00′N 06°47′W** **Far Far Away Land** A child from a subtropical island finally arrives in the distant north. We descend slowly between the cold North Atlantic and the Norwegian Sea. The moment the plane breaks through the clouds and my eyes behold this green island, I felt a sense of familiarity, a tremor. My heart and soul seemed to be stirring, Shouting to me: "Hey, the adventure is about to begin." You cannot imagine how grateful I am for this beautiful and vast world. Every time the world unfolds itself to me selflessly, I have never forgotten. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386142497_9e04ecc915_o.png **A Map Version of the Faroe Islands :)** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50385984521_3b29bbcb05_o.png / **My little house in Faroe islands.** **Apartment No. 6 with a Slanted Roof** Gazing at the mountain ridges outside the window, listening to the church bells, and then taking a walk to the supermarket. The most wonderful travel is to be accompanied by beautiful scenery and to be able to live life in a faraway place. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50385354678_47e60ed64e_o.png "Home." That house with the slanted roof felt so much like home. Pushing open the pure white picket gate, stepping up the wooden stairs, The safe warmth, the relaxed comfort of the dining table and sofa behind the door, Everything inside made me feel a sense of belonging. Setting down my backpack, hanging up my coat, the wooden floor creaked softly. The yellow light illuminated the apartment, and even the atmosphere seemed warm. Choosing a tea bag, and then filling the stylish electric kettle with water. All that's left is to anticipate a hot, fragrant cup of tea. Having only been here for two days, We have already fallen deeply in love with this home. / **Hopping on Bus No. 400** When I encounter something unprecedented, I can feel pure happiness. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386050711_55941beefe_o.png / **The First Ray of Sunshine** In just three days, this island has made me understand that humans can feel happiness simply by basking in the sunlight. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386226037_8dbf597751_b.jpg / **Have A Nice Hike !** **Hike to Trælanípa and Bøsdalafoss waterfall** In large stretches of quiet time, we are always walking. I think what's most captivating about the Faroe Islands is that you can always easily find a piece of scenery all to yourself. Even when you are standing in what's considered a "famous spot," all you see is grassy slopes, gravel, sheep, and horses. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386225947_fbe238a43c_b.jpg / **Crossing That Mountain** Walking slowly, step by step, you will eventually reach your desired destination. But why is it that we always discover, only after arriving, that the most beautiful scenery was already seen along the way? https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50385354433_a6e593e628_o.png / **It Is Your Day !** **The Full-Day “See It All” Faroe Islands Tour** I imagine meeting you again will be many years from now. And every journey I experience is within my soul. This world is always waiting for souls that resonate with it. I know you are there, and I believe you also understand that I am always on my way to you. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386050571_ec1256f9e9_b.jpg / **Snow in May** On the day of departure, it snowed. On the coldest day, we said goodbye. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386225857_db115da709_o.png Time flowed slowly, the announcement sounded, and we prepared to board. The plane accelerated down the runway, then lifted lightly into the sky. Looking out the window, I saw the sparkling sea and the emerald islands. This is what the Faroe Islands look like, and I will remember it. "Goodbye, until one day." This was the final farewell on this distant northern island. / **Musings on Answers: Part 4 - Cosmic Hints** It is because the fundamental nature of all things in the world is the same that even if the human heart offers ten thousand answers, in the end, we all walk the same path. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50385354308_4a61204766_b.jpg / **Musings on Answers: The Finale - On a Distant Journey** You finally discover that the reason the world is beautiful and love is radiant is because being human, one inevitably walks towards solitude in the end. And before this vast solitude, we learn to cherish, we learn to love. What arises is accompanied by what passes away. Without imperfection, there can be no completeness. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50385354183_0c34a046f1_o.png / **Appendix I: Travelogue and "Dark Cuisine" Chronicles:** Note: "Dark Cuisine" Chronicles. Unless you are the youngest Michelin-starred chef from the "God of Cookery" series, viewers under eighteen must be accompanied by a parent. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386184972_c4be9734cc_o.png https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386184932_1f8c864093_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386009686_c2da33b969_b.jpg / **Appendix II: An Irresponsible Island Travel Guide - Equipment Icons!** Clothing Practical Sharing 1. Raincoat is essential: It may drizzle constantly on the island, or the sun might shine for five minutes, only to be followed by rain five minutes later. Lightweight raincoats are not recommended; they are inconvenient to put on and take off and easily damaged. An outerwear-style raincoat is most advisable. 2. Waterproof shoes: It's cold on the island and it rains often. If your feet get wet, it will be very uncomfortable. Also, if it's winter and there's snow, wet shoes can lead to frostbite. (Just kidding.) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386009311_56b64c9d36_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386206027_e3eea4a98a_b.jpg **"I think, this is all I can take away from this world.** **For an ordinary person like me,** **this is already more than enough."** **- Musings on Answers, Part 4** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386205952_0043aa1a37_o.png / https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386208277_d21df69304_b.jpg Islands of Green: Island Chronicle is an independent publication issued by Islands of Green, featuring content based on personal travel experiences. The "Islands" in Island Chronicle refer to "Islands of Green." And Islands of Green is the personification of everything I have experienced in my life. "Your life is an island in the sea, and each island has its own unique scenery. I wish my island to be a green and vibrant island." Life is composed of fragments of encounters, and life itself is a long journey. If a person's life is an island, then no two islands are the same. I wish my island to be an "Islands of Green," full of vitality and rich greenery. Therefore, "Island Chronicle" is a chronicle of "Islands of Green." Everything I have experienced and felt during my travels, I write down and publish under the name Island Chronicle. Starting with the first issue, <Iceland Chronicle>, in 2016, Island Chronicle has reached its fourth issue in 2020. We hope you will enjoy this issue. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386032351_4b9045ea2b_b.jpg / Cover Material: Ivory Board Inner Page Material: Snow桐 (Snow Paulownia) Page Count: 176 pages Made in Taiwan https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50385336788_8184e96e09_b.jpg