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Drake and Monique hike the mountains surrounding the village of Saksun in the Faroe Islands on the summer solstice, June 21st.4:05 After docking their boat in Vestmanna for two weeks, they travel by car with local residents Turi and Torbjörn to the remote village of Saksun, which contains 11 inhabitants and a 1858 turf-roofed church.3:15 The village sits beside a natural harbor that became unnavigable for most vessels after a 1602 storm filled the entrance with sand.3:37 The group completes a 10-hour hike across steep, grass-covered terrain, navigating by historic rock cairns and encountering nesting birds that dive-bomb hikers.10:09 The pair notes that the lack of trees in the region results from sheep grazing.7:27 They conclude the day by joining a local summer solstice festival in Vestmanna, featuring a large bonfire, music, and community gatherings.16:13

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