Friday, May 24, 2013

Q is for Quaint Monuments

Each country has their own special monuments which I always enjoy knowing the background of.  Lots of the ones in the Faroes have to do with loved ones lost at sea.  
 
Our favorite one in Klaksvik is the big fish hook at the first roundabout after coming through the tunnel into Klaksvik.  Since Ragnar's dad was chosen to 'cut the ribbon' the day it was officially made part of the town, it has special meaning to us.  He was 92 at the time and a seasoned captain of fishing vessels - good choice!!
 

 
 In honour of Mikjal á Ryggi, a Faroese poet.   
 
 In honour of the 210 men who died at sea during World War II
 

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