On the ferry through the Faroe Islands
Stopover in Torshavn
After a late night to get on the Smyril Line Ferry to Iceland, we have a bit a lie in. Being for so long on a ferry really is pretty dull. We have a couple of hours to look around Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands before continuing north-west towards Seyðisfjörður.
Torshavn Docks
Andy, sea kayaking near Dore Holm
Arrival in Shetland
Arrived at 8:00 in Lerwick harbour. Drove up to Ollaberry to have breakfast with some friends, then headed out west to paddle around the cliffs at Esha Ness. continue reading…
Ready to Roll
Drive to Aberdeen
All packed and ready to roll. Time to leave Helsby, Cheshire behind and head off to Aberdeen and the ferry to Shetland. We think that the leaking fuel from the front of the Landrover has been fixed, but there is some doubt about the 17 miles/gallon problems.
Back in May 1990 Land Rover Owner International were kind enough to publish an article and photos from the 1989 trip.
Packing the boats on the Landrover, University of Sheffield Canoe Club Boat House
Packing in Helsby
Left Sheffield for the last time before our trip to Iceland. Arrived at my parents’ house in Helsby, Cheshire this evening for the final preparations for the trip North. We have just about got everything we need and just have to arrange it into the back of our Landrover.
Andy fitting free-wheeling hubs
Left Penarth last night and got as far as the motorway before the Landrover gave up the ghost. It looked like the same old problem with the fuel pump diaphragm. Tom needed to be back in Sheffield for a first aid course, so he hitch-hiked. Andy and I returned to his parents to investigate the problem. We found the trapped fuel line, and by 22:50 were ready to leave. Arrived by in Sheffield at 3am to find my car had been broken into again. At least my trick of bolting the stereo to the dashboard had prevented it getting nicked. continue reading…
Ian, on the Bru, and Basalt columns
River: Jokulsá á Brü
The Landrover at Vic's Garage
Still in Penarth. 2 days now spent on the Landrover, and it is not looking great. Went out of the garage for a quick drive today, and got 2 miles before we ground to a halt. A bit of fiddling about, and we found that the fuel line we had been working on had got trapped under the drivers seat. I can only hope thing improve when we get to Iceland. continue reading…
Drove down from Sheffield to Penarth today. By dint of a minor miracle we made it, and the Landrover did not fail us on its first journey. Planning to stay with Andy’s parents for a week to fix up the vehicle as best we can before the trip. We are to use Vic’s garage as a base and hopefully make use of his tools. I have remembered to bring the camera so will be able to post some pics later in the week.
Ferry booked for the 23rd June, so not too long to go.
Rob on the top fall of the Hamarsa
River: Hamarsá