Faroes: accomodation, language
Apr 17th 2005, 12:36 am
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Re: Faroes: accomodation, language
In article <[email protected]>,
The Rev Gaston <[email protected]> wrote:
>Danish pronunciation requires that you have a golf ball in your mouth.
Or a potato. :-)
<http://www.research.att.com/~bs/bs_faq.html#pronounce>
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The Rev Gaston <[email protected]> wrote:
>Danish pronunciation requires that you have a golf ball in your mouth.
Or a potato. :-)
<http://www.research.att.com/~bs/bs_faq.html#pronounce>
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Apr 17th 2005, 8:02 am
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Re: Faroes: accomodation, language
On 2005-04-16, Deep Foiled Malls <deepfreudmoors@eITmISaACTUALLYiREAL!l.nu> wrote:
> Exactly the same as I found when I went to Norway/Sweden/Denmark. The
> pronunciation is nothing like it reads, especially in Danish.
It is exactly as it reads. You're just reading it wrong.
> Exactly the same as I found when I went to Norway/Sweden/Denmark. The
> pronunciation is nothing like it reads, especially in Danish.
It is exactly as it reads. You're just reading it wrong.
Apr 17th 2005, 5:42 pm
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Re: Faroes: accomodation, language
On 17 Apr 2005 20:02:29 GMT, Jesper Lauridsen
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On 2005-04-16, Deep Foiled Malls <deepfreudmoors@eITmISaACTUALLYiREAL!l.nu> wrote:
>> Exactly the same as I found when I went to Norway/Sweden/Denmark. The
>> pronunciation is nothing like it reads, especially in Danish.
>It is exactly as it reads. You're just reading it wrong.
I guess I should have gone here:
http://www.cgc.dk/
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>On 2005-04-16, Deep Foiled Malls <deepfreudmoors@eITmISaACTUALLYiREAL!l.nu> wrote:
>> Exactly the same as I found when I went to Norway/Sweden/Denmark. The
>> pronunciation is nothing like it reads, especially in Danish.
>It is exactly as it reads. You're just reading it wrong.
I guess I should have gone here:
http://www.cgc.dk/
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Apr 18th 2005, 3:07 am
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Re: Faroes: accomodation, language
Kristian <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected] et2net.dk>...
> English is of course widely understood around Scandinavia and
> Holland, so if you ask someone if they speak English or address them
> with an "Excuse me", you scould consider it more of polite way of
> getting peoples attention and giving them a moment to realize that you
> are adressing them in English.
Yes, that was the main purpose of my original question--how to
politely inform people that they need to talk to me in English,
because I won't be any good at Faroese. Especially if I am
telephoning--give a warning that I'm about to babble in English.
Maybe a "Hello, I am calling from Canada" would be a good way to start
a phone conversation.
> English is of course widely understood around Scandinavia and
> Holland, so if you ask someone if they speak English or address them
> with an "Excuse me", you scould consider it more of polite way of
> getting peoples attention and giving them a moment to realize that you
> are adressing them in English.
Yes, that was the main purpose of my original question--how to
politely inform people that they need to talk to me in English,
because I won't be any good at Faroese. Especially if I am
telephoning--give a warning that I'm about to babble in English.
Maybe a "Hello, I am calling from Canada" would be a good way to start
a phone conversation.
Apr 18th 2005, 3:19 am
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Re: Faroes: accomodation, language
"Gerald Oliver Swift" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> "Ed T." <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected] om...
> > 2) The Fodors guide recommends the Skansin Guesthouse as the best
> > accomodation in Torshavn. Does anyone have any comments? I am
> > looking for basic/inexpensive accomondation. Hostel, guesthouse, B&B
> > are all fine. Inexpensive hotel is fine, too. I am travelling alone,
> > with a bicycle.
> There is plenty of budget accommodation in Torshavn. Enquire at the TIC.
What I'm hoping for here are people who have actually stayed in budget
accomodation in the Faroes, and have feedback on good, bad. Sometimes
there are problems which aren't at all obvious beforehand--for
example, before visiting the Azores I never thought about whether I
would want a room at the front of a building or at the back. If I
visit there again, I'd want one at the back--motorscooters buzzing
past your window at all hours are very annoying!
A specific question I have is whether to stay at Skansin guest house,
or Bladypi guest house, while in Torshavn (or the hostel, for that
matter). Skansin is DKK360, while Bladypi is 220. Both include
breakfast.
A hearty breakfast in the local style (fish?), with no one frowning if
I have some seconds, would be a nice way to start the day because I
expect food prices to be quite expensive. Reasonably quiet at night
would also be nice. I don't know how important common-rooms would be
while visiting. On the one hand, I would expect to be out and about
for most of the day. On the other hand, there probably isn't much in
the way of night-life, and I would be pretty tired after being out and
about for the day. On the third hand, just sitting outsice would be
nice, unless it's 5ยบ and the there's a gale blowing. --Hard to tell
until I've gotten there.
> > 4) Does the bus system carry bicycles?
> Yes
That's good! Thanks!
> "Ed T." <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected] om...
> > 2) The Fodors guide recommends the Skansin Guesthouse as the best
> > accomodation in Torshavn. Does anyone have any comments? I am
> > looking for basic/inexpensive accomondation. Hostel, guesthouse, B&B
> > are all fine. Inexpensive hotel is fine, too. I am travelling alone,
> > with a bicycle.
> There is plenty of budget accommodation in Torshavn. Enquire at the TIC.
What I'm hoping for here are people who have actually stayed in budget
accomodation in the Faroes, and have feedback on good, bad. Sometimes
there are problems which aren't at all obvious beforehand--for
example, before visiting the Azores I never thought about whether I
would want a room at the front of a building or at the back. If I
visit there again, I'd want one at the back--motorscooters buzzing
past your window at all hours are very annoying!
A specific question I have is whether to stay at Skansin guest house,
or Bladypi guest house, while in Torshavn (or the hostel, for that
matter). Skansin is DKK360, while Bladypi is 220. Both include
breakfast.
A hearty breakfast in the local style (fish?), with no one frowning if
I have some seconds, would be a nice way to start the day because I
expect food prices to be quite expensive. Reasonably quiet at night
would also be nice. I don't know how important common-rooms would be
while visiting. On the one hand, I would expect to be out and about
for most of the day. On the other hand, there probably isn't much in
the way of night-life, and I would be pretty tired after being out and
about for the day. On the third hand, just sitting outsice would be
nice, unless it's 5ยบ and the there's a gale blowing. --Hard to tell
until I've gotten there.
> > 4) Does the bus system carry bicycles?
> Yes
That's good! Thanks!
Apr 18th 2005, 4:50 am
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Re: Faroes: accomodation, language
Ed T wrote:
Reasonably quiet at night
would also be nice.
I wouldn't know about budget accomodations there, having stayed at two
hotels. Where ever you are, I would expect it to be quiet, as there
isn't much happening there at night (or during the day). I know a lot
of people stay at the hostel associated with the big hotel that Smyril
Lines owns. The problem with it is that it is up a steep hill outside
of town, but has a nice view. If you stay there, make sure that you
allow plenty of time to get to the ferry before it departs Some people
I became friends with there almost missed the ferry because their taxi
was late.
I also would make sure that you're in Torshavn for the weekend because
services may close Saturday afternoon and Sunday, especially in the
smaller remote villages. And you might consider the weather as to
where you stay. It can be extremely rainy, and therefore lodging close
to the center of Torshavn would be most convenient. As to Klaksvik
(second largest town), I've only been to the heliport there, but met
someone who had stayed there and wished he hadn't as it was quite dead
and not very interesting.
The hotel I stayed at in central Torhavn had a dinner buffet. I can't
recall how expensive it was (but was probably good value, and you could
try local dishes such as puffin.
George
Reasonably quiet at night
would also be nice.
I wouldn't know about budget accomodations there, having stayed at two
hotels. Where ever you are, I would expect it to be quiet, as there
isn't much happening there at night (or during the day). I know a lot
of people stay at the hostel associated with the big hotel that Smyril
Lines owns. The problem with it is that it is up a steep hill outside
of town, but has a nice view. If you stay there, make sure that you
allow plenty of time to get to the ferry before it departs Some people
I became friends with there almost missed the ferry because their taxi
was late.
I also would make sure that you're in Torshavn for the weekend because
services may close Saturday afternoon and Sunday, especially in the
smaller remote villages. And you might consider the weather as to
where you stay. It can be extremely rainy, and therefore lodging close
to the center of Torshavn would be most convenient. As to Klaksvik
(second largest town), I've only been to the heliport there, but met
someone who had stayed there and wished he hadn't as it was quite dead
and not very interesting.
The hotel I stayed at in central Torhavn had a dinner buffet. I can't
recall how expensive it was (but was probably good value, and you could
try local dishes such as puffin.
George
Apr 18th 2005, 8:15 am
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Re: Faroes: accomodation, language
On 2005-04-18, george <[email protected]> wrote:
> As to Klaksvik
> (second largest town), I've only been to the heliport there, but met
> someone who had stayed there and wished he hadn't as it was quite dead
> and not very interesting.
What did he expect from a town of less than 5000 souls, in the middle of
nowhere?
> As to Klaksvik
> (second largest town), I've only been to the heliport there, but met
> someone who had stayed there and wished he hadn't as it was quite dead
> and not very interesting.
What did he expect from a town of less than 5000 souls, in the middle of
nowhere?
Apr 19th 2005, 4:01 am
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"george" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected] oups.com>...
> I wouldn't know about budget accomodations there, having stayed at two
> hotels. Where ever you are, I would expect it to be quiet, as there
> isn't much happening there at night (or during the day). I know a lot
> of people stay at the hostel associated with the big hotel that Smyril
> Lines owns. The problem with it is that it is up a steep hill outside
> of town, but has a nice view. If you stay there, make sure that you
> allow plenty of time to get to the ferry before it departs Some people
> I became friends with there almost missed the ferry because their taxi
> was late.
Yes, quiet is actually good--I live in downtown Toronto, and this
would be a nice change.
My bicycle should be pretty good downhill, if it came to that!
> I also would make sure that you're in Torshavn for the weekend because
> services may close Saturday afternoon and Sunday, especially in the
> smaller remote villages. And you might consider the weather as to
> where you stay. It can be extremely rainy, and therefore lodging close
> to the center of Torshavn would be most convenient. As to Klaksvik
> (second largest town), I've only been to the heliport there, but met
> someone who had stayed there and wished he hadn't as it was quite dead
> and not very interesting.
Good point about the weekend. Although I don't expect to be visiting
Paris. I found enough stuff to do in Vila do Porto on Santa Maria in
the Azores--mind you the weather was warm and sunny all the time.
> The hotel I stayed at in central Torhavn had a dinner buffet. I can't
> recall how expensive it was (but was probably good value, and you could
> try local dishes such as puffin.
I have to ask--does puffin compare to any bird that is more commonly
eaten? Duck? Chicken?
> I wouldn't know about budget accomodations there, having stayed at two
> hotels. Where ever you are, I would expect it to be quiet, as there
> isn't much happening there at night (or during the day). I know a lot
> of people stay at the hostel associated with the big hotel that Smyril
> Lines owns. The problem with it is that it is up a steep hill outside
> of town, but has a nice view. If you stay there, make sure that you
> allow plenty of time to get to the ferry before it departs Some people
> I became friends with there almost missed the ferry because their taxi
> was late.
Yes, quiet is actually good--I live in downtown Toronto, and this
would be a nice change.
My bicycle should be pretty good downhill, if it came to that!
> I also would make sure that you're in Torshavn for the weekend because
> services may close Saturday afternoon and Sunday, especially in the
> smaller remote villages. And you might consider the weather as to
> where you stay. It can be extremely rainy, and therefore lodging close
> to the center of Torshavn would be most convenient. As to Klaksvik
> (second largest town), I've only been to the heliport there, but met
> someone who had stayed there and wished he hadn't as it was quite dead
> and not very interesting.
Good point about the weekend. Although I don't expect to be visiting
Paris. I found enough stuff to do in Vila do Porto on Santa Maria in
the Azores--mind you the weather was warm and sunny all the time.
> The hotel I stayed at in central Torhavn had a dinner buffet. I can't
> recall how expensive it was (but was probably good value, and you could
> try local dishes such as puffin.
I have to ask--does puffin compare to any bird that is more commonly
eaten? Duck? Chicken?
Apr 19th 2005, 4:29 am
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Re: Faroes: accomodation, language
Ed T wrote:
I have to ask--does puffin compare to any bird that is more commonly
eaten? Duck? Chicken?
It is oily, probably because of the puffins' fish diet. I would
compare it to liver, but my recollection of liver is poor hardly ever
having eaten it (and not liking it). It was in no way similar to
chicken, duck, goose, quail, pheasant or turkey. You are only served
the breast in a sauce.
I visited the island across from Torshavn around noon on Saturday.
There was going to be a large wedding there, and the ferry was packed
with probably a hundred people. I walked to the edge of the village
(population several hundred) and back, and in that time everyone had
vanished, the streets were deserted, and nothing was open. I climbed
the large hill (got fogged in for a while) on the island never seeing a
soul, and while I was up there several more special ferry runs were
made bringing more wedding guests. When I returned to the village, it
was still like before, not a soul around. It was like a science
fiction movie. I finally met some people there, Icelanders celebrating
their national holiday by renting the large wooden sailing boat at
Torshavn. They were looking for locals to help them drunkingly
celebrate (they weren't successful). They were glad to see me because
they thought I lived there!, and I was the only one they could find. I
got a ride back with them on their boat to Torshavn and had a great
time with them. But this shows you what it can be like in a not too
remote spot on a weekend, and in a town packed with probably several
times its population.
George
I have to ask--does puffin compare to any bird that is more commonly
eaten? Duck? Chicken?
It is oily, probably because of the puffins' fish diet. I would
compare it to liver, but my recollection of liver is poor hardly ever
having eaten it (and not liking it). It was in no way similar to
chicken, duck, goose, quail, pheasant or turkey. You are only served
the breast in a sauce.
I visited the island across from Torshavn around noon on Saturday.
There was going to be a large wedding there, and the ferry was packed
with probably a hundred people. I walked to the edge of the village
(population several hundred) and back, and in that time everyone had
vanished, the streets were deserted, and nothing was open. I climbed
the large hill (got fogged in for a while) on the island never seeing a
soul, and while I was up there several more special ferry runs were
made bringing more wedding guests. When I returned to the village, it
was still like before, not a soul around. It was like a science
fiction movie. I finally met some people there, Icelanders celebrating
their national holiday by renting the large wooden sailing boat at
Torshavn. They were looking for locals to help them drunkingly
celebrate (they weren't successful). They were glad to see me because
they thought I lived there!, and I was the only one they could find. I
got a ride back with them on their boat to Torshavn and had a great
time with them. But this shows you what it can be like in a not too
remote spot on a weekend, and in a town packed with probably several
times its population.
George
