Røvær – The ideal community? Would a 108 people scattered over wooden houses on a rock be just right or would it frighten you? Should there be a sea aroud it? With a narrow funnel first, a kind of minifjord, covered in tires to prevent the ferry from being damaged and giving you the impression you are entering a mysterious country?
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Northeast Iceland – They cherish desolation, even seek solitude or never leave the quiet bay where they were once born. It is not that they do not like people or want to turn their back on the world, it’s just that they prosper in tranquility and silence. Nevertheless life can be harsh when shops, schools and fish factories are closing down. Part 2 of a series of portraits of islanders and their surroundings. This time, Northeast Iceland in the picture.
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Faroe Islands – The Faroe Islands, a beautiful archipelago of 18 islands. With great waterfalls and inner lakes. A large population of sheep and birds outnumber the inhabitants. People of nature, but don’t be mistaken: this is also Scandinavia. Homes full of design, wonderful music and ecological food.
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Poland – A unique country with a turbulent history. A country that dilated and shrank depending on the vagaries of history. With a population that appeared or disappeared according to the same whims. We met Polish, Ukrainians, Jews and Roma. Each with their own story.
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Metz – The hilly countryside of the Lorraine with Metz as capital, is for many no more than a quick stop in the endless drive to a summer destination in the south. A missed opportunity for those who like medieval towns, hidden villages, dragons and wolves.
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Scottish Highlands – As we travel the Scottish Highlands we are surprised to see small houses now and again. Set against the granite background. Who are these people living in seclusion, we wonder? Where do they shop or go out? And that leaves us with even more new questions.
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