Isaac Sharp and Asbjorn Kloster in the Faroe Islands (April – June 1862)

Journal of Isaac Sharp - May 29, 1862

Porkeri

A "prayer-day" of the Lutherans; no opening for us till the afternoon. Meeting at three, in the open air, fifty or sixty being present. Asbjorn Kloster had some enlargement, but we both felt it a heavy time.

Hov

After this we walked across the ridge to Hore (Hov). About eighteen assembled, but not a female among them. I felt oppressed, but left with them what arose at the time. Asbjorn Kloster was silent. We afterwards learnt that on a "prayer-day" the women did not like to come in their daily dress, and, the notice being somewhat short, they kept away altogether. I felt unwell, and walked slowly back across the rocky moor, through drenching rain. We were both wet to the skin, and were glad to reach our comfortable quarters for the night between seven and eight.