Last island of the Faroes and then we strike out across the Atlantic

 We anchored at the entrance to a fjord uncertain what the day's programme would be. The night before we were told that the planned afternoon hike had to be cancelled because of the forecast weather conditions. The tentative arrangement for the morning was a Zodiac landing at the small fishing village of Eido - except it wasn't clear that we'd be allowed to land. At around 9:30 the port authorities gave that permission.

The ride in the Zodiac from our ship lasted about 15 minutes of sheer terror. High winds, squalls and a rough sea saw bums being effortlessly lifted up to be dropped back down on to the sides of the Zodiac. Entering the sheltered harbour resulted in prayers being offered to Thor for our safe deliverance.

It was misty, damp and blowy in Eidi. It's a small place but busy and quite a tourist spot - although you wouldn't have known that looking at the place. They opened the church for us and we dutifully expressed our gratitude. It was the same age, and in the same style as the church we visited on Vestmanna, 1896 or there abouts but had not been restored, having the bowed star-studded roof  and lighting in the shape of ships hanging from the ceiling.

After visiting the church I followed the main street past the local shop and post office. The road continued up the mountainside; on the left sheep hanging on the edge; on the right horses hanging on up the hill side. At the top of the road before it wound back on itself you could view the fjord and our ship waiting for our return. The rain came on in spurts and I walked back to the harbour to catch a Zodiac home. All the fear and trepidation having been shaken out of me on the outward trip I found the return journey in contrast placid - except when we got alongside our ship. The swell was such that it took quite some time to tie up and the climb back on board.

A brief comment on the apparel one must wear when exploring islands in a Zodiac. First you put on warm long johns and a vest, then a warm top, followed by waterproof leggings and your two layered waterproof top. On top of that goes the life jacket and finally large wellies. You may also wear a neck warmer, woollen, waterproofed mittens, and a beanie hat. If you're enthusiastic you'd add an extremely expensive camera with a massive zoom lens and a pair of binoculars. Thus encumbered you are expected to enter and leave the Zodiac with grace and finesse - something rarely achieved.

Back on-board ship there was lunch and free time since the planned yomp had been cancelled. I managed to sleep the afternoon away before cocktails and being told what would be happening next.

This caused some consternation - especially amongst the American passengers. We would be leaving the Faroes in the evening and heading across the North Atlantic to Jan Mayen. It would take three days to cover the distance and we'd spend half a day there with no landings. Except the tour programme had highlighted a landing and trek across the volcanic island. This was not to take place. Worryingly the tour leader seemed surprised to learn that the landing and trek was to have been part of the package.

No one went as far as to say " That's it - you can drop me off here as I'm so disappointed." although I suspect Aurora will be flooded with letters of complaint and an American class action for mis selling.

This is an adventure holiday - surprise is at its centre! Like the sign over the shop for penises!