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	R.A.F.'s Web World
		Vágar and Mykines lie to the west of the Faroes.
		The foremost resident of Mykines in the summer is the puffin.
		Between the island of Vágoy and Mykines are the “Drangarnir” (vertical stacks) and the uninhabited island of Tindhólmur.
	home.worldonline.dk /raf/Faroes/vagar.html (1075 words)

	Atlantic Airways
		Mykines is the westernmost island of the Faroe Islands.
		Around 20 people live in Mykines but during the summer the population is higher as families who used to live on the island return to their houses to spend their summer vacation.
		To the west of Mykines is the islet Mykines Holmur.
	www.atlantic.fo /?sida=2348 (269 words)

	Mykines - Wikipedia
		Seit 1981 wird Mykines planmäßig vom Linienhubschrauber der Fährschiffreederei Strandfaraskip Landsins angeflogen.
		Noch 1940 hatte der Ort 170 Einwohner und zählte zur damaligen Zeit zu den einwohnerstärkeren Gemeinden der Färöer.
		Mykines ist wegen seines Reichtums an Seevögeln unter Ornithologen in aller Welt bekannt.
	de.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mykines (1578 words)

	Mykines / Faroe Islands / faroeislands.dk
		Mykines Population: 21 Postal code (Zip): FO 388 Location: N 62° 06' 15 W 7° 38' 46 Municipality: Sørvágs (list of municipalities) The Village of Mykines is the only village on the island of Mykines.
		During summer the population is higher as families who used to live on the island return to their houses there to spend their summer-vacation.
		Mykines-holmur is a freestanding rock that is connected to Mykines by a small steal bridge in an altitude of 35 meters.
	faroeislands.dk /pages/MykinesIndex.htm (243 words)

	The birds of Mykines
		The starlings are breeding all around Mykines preferably in between the stones of the many stone fences, thus both on the Holmur and Mykines, where in former time these fences were the only means of guarding the grassing cattle from falling down the cliffs.
		Many of the snipes have their nests in the infield just around Mykines village and one often from the village can hear their call but also often the deep vibrating sound which they make by diving from high altitude, spreading their tail feathers which then vibrate in the air passing the bird.
		Some of the birds regularly seen and breeding on Mykines are then seen in greater numbers as the Mykines population of these birds is supplied by passers by.
	heima.olivant.fo /~mykines/birdgb.htm (2256 words)

	Mykines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mykines is the western-most of the main 18 islands in the Faroe Islands.
		There is one settlement on the island: Mykines.
		There are also many birds located on Mykineshólmur, a small islet to the immediate west of Mykines.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mykines (201 words)

	Faroe Islands Tourist Guide 2007
		Vágar and Mykines are the two western islands of the Faroes.
		Upon arrival, the airline passenger is offered a spectacular introduction to the beauty of the Faroes, especially when landing from the west and the plane slips past the rugged splendour of Mykines, then alongside the towering basalt sea stacks at the entrance to Sørvágsfjørður, then over the picturesque village of Sørvágur and onto the runway.
		The home of thousands upon thousands of migratory seabirds during the summer months, Mykines is considered to be the mysterious “paradise of birds” that the adventurous seafaring Irish monk, St. Brendan, described in the middle of the sixth century.
	www.faroeislands.com /?sida=682 (1413 words)

	Mykines - WikiPress (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Jahrhunderts hinein war Mykines eine der größten Kommunen der Färöer.
		Mykines ist aufgrund des sehr wechselhaften Wetters häufig von der Außenwelt abgeschnitten, wenn wegen der Brandung im nur notdürftig befestigten Hafen oder dem Nebel weder die Fähre noch der Hubschrauber landen können.
		Mykines ist wegen seines Reichtums an Seevögeln unter
	wikipress.wikidev.net /Mykines (514 words)

	www.faroeartstamps.fo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Constantly encircled by surf and almost inaccessible, Mykines is the westernmost isle in the Faroese archipelago.
		Efter endt uddannelse vendte Mikines tilbage til Færøerne, siden boede han skiftevis i Torshavn, Mykines og København.
		En række intense portrætter af folk fra Mykines bygd er også malet i denne periode, der utvivlsomt kan regnes blandt hans mest oprindelige og betydelige.
	www.faroeartstamps.fo /index.php?side=8785354eafa9365c1e68f7bec4bdf495 (1731 words)

	SR.com: Mykines powers Panthers
		Mykines contributed with a goal in the second half to give the Panthers a 2-1 lead in the 61st minute.
		The fifth player to shoot for a team in a shootout often is regarded as the closer expected to seal a game or preserve the team's chances of winning it.
		Mykines said she feels an obligation to the team to be placed in that situation.
	www.spokesmanreview.com /tools/story_pf.asp?ID=153041 (588 words)

	vagoy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Vágar and Mykines are the most westerly of the Faroe Islands.
		The island of Mykines, which is a renowned paradise for seabirds, is but a one-hour boat trip from the village Sørvágur.
		The puffins are especially beguiling, as their curious eyes follow you from the moment you step ashore at the small natural harbour.
	www.visittorshavn.fo /vagoy.htm (304 words)

	Excursion to mykines.
		The most westerly of the Faroe Islands, Mykines is renowned as the paradise of seabirds.
		The island is not easy to reach, however, as transportation, both by sea and air, largely depends on weather conditions.
		Lunch and transport to and from your accommodation on Vágar to the ferry is 120 DKK.
	www.giljanes.fo /excursion_to_mykines_.htm (273 words)

	Faroe Islands 1998
		On the boat to the mythical island of Mykines, the westernmost island of the Faroes.
		Mykines has many Puffins (upper left), and a lighthouse that is the first beacon to sailors coming from the west.
		The white spots to the left of me are birds and their nests on the cliff.
	homepage.mac.com /dwielt/PhotoAlbum13.html (507 words)

	faroephoto.com - Mykines
		Mykines – 367 viewsIn 1909 the lighthouse on Mykines Holm was built and is the westernmost point in the Faroes.
		Mykines – 505 viewsIn 1909 the lighthouse on Mykines Holm was built and is the westernmost point in the Faroes.
		This is around the most known to be living on Mykines and at the same time there are 27 pupils in the school.
	www.faroephoto.com /gallery/thumbnails.php?album=18 (134 words)

	Justine's Web Journal: Puffin Hunting & tent-breaking gales!
		The 2-3mile crossing to Mykines is well known for being rough and treacherous.
		The tide carried us up to the SE corner of Mykines perfectly, and the crossing was a lot easier and calmer than paddling in the clapotis earlier in the day.
		They told us that in 1988 they hosted a Dutch party of kayakers who landed on Mykines, and ten years later in 1998 they looked after another party of Dutch kayakers (and 1 of the men was the same).
	www.cackletv.com /2006/07/puffin-hunting-tent-breaking-gales.html (1805 words)

	Mykines, Mykines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is a beautiful little coastal village with bright houses with turf roofs, with an old turf-roofed stone Church dating from 1878, and a small stream flowing through the village.
		Mykines Island has no roads: access to other parts of the island is on foot, using well-used footpaths.
		Mikines was born in the village and drew inspiration from Mykines.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mykines,_Mykines (1353 words)

	Arctic Cruise: Scottish Islands Itinerary & Rates
		If the weather is favourable, we plan to land on the rocky island of Tindholmur or Mykines, where thousands of Puffins and other seabirds nest.
		On wave-lashed Mykines, where colonies of Gannets breed, the local people still catch seabirds for food and the island’s tiny village is one of the prettiest in the Faroes.
		If we can not land at Mykines, we will sail into Sørvagsfjordur and make a walk along a path from Sørvagur, which is a small Faroese village, to Bøer looking at Eider Ducks, seals and salmon nurseries in the fjord.
	www.travelvantage.com /arc_cr_scis.html (3173 words)

	Mission of the Faroe Islands to the United Kingdom
		This is the first election since the borough of Sørvágur merged with the boroughs of Gásadalur and Mykines but no candidates on the lists live in either town.
		The departing mayor of Mykines Katrina Johannesen did not see any reason for anyone on the island to stand in the election.
		The people of Mykines put their trust in the Mykines committee and that those elected will have good intentions for everyone in the borough.
	www.faroeislands.org.uk /?d=51AB9238-8E5B-48AA-BB5D-70F6F84BA3C3 (1655 words)

	Vestmannabjørgini - Skúvadal Spf
		The little island of Mykines is a unique place.
		But also the little hamlet with its narrow pats, the charming little houses and the friendly people is well worth a visit.
		You can charter our boats to Mykines and arrange the rest yourself, or you can let us take care of guide, buss transport to/from Vestmanna, catering, etc. Please enquire at the Vestmanna Tourist Centre for the next scheduled tour, or send us a mail.
	www.puffin.fo /mainGB.php?pid=131 (143 words)

	News
		From there, a boat-trip of 30 minutes takes passengers to the magnificent bird-island Mykines.
		Alternatively, it is possible to fly by helicopter from the airport on Vágoy to Mykines — this takes just 10 minutes.
		Mikines, who was born on the island of Mykines.
	www.cruiseatlantic.com /news.cfm (507 words)

	Faroe Islands - Thousands of birds \| Faroe Islands \| birdwatching \| puffin \| birdcliffs \| hiking
		Mykines Village is Mykines Island's single village, and it is a beautiful little place with bright houses with turf roofs.
		With only 18 inhabitants there's not a great deal to see, but the countryside around is ideal for walking.
		These two islands have the richest birdlife in the Faroe Islands, even more birds than Mykines, and the boat sails right beneath the birdcliffs.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/10234.html (1218 words)

	BBC - Science & Nature - Articles - Puffin photos from the Faroes
		Atlantic puffin colonies on the Faroe Islands, especially those on Mykines at the western rim, inspired young photographer, Cornelius Nelo to capture some remarkable images.
		This crowd (above) were at home on a Mykines slope.
		Counts here a few decades ago revealed up to six occupied burrows per square metre, making it the most densely populated bit of puffin-estate in the world.
	www.bbc.co.uk /nature/animals/features/339feature1.shtml (443 words)

	Mykines - Wikimedia Commons
		Dansk: Mykines (dansk Myggenæs), den vestligste ø på Færøerne
		Topgrahical map of Mykines by Anker Eli Petersen.
		Stamp FR 289 of 1996: Sámal Joensen-Mikines: Mykineskona (A woman from Mykines) 1934, 54*42 cm, National Art Gallery in Tórshavn.
	commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Mykines (154 words)

	Dave's Free Press: Photos: Faroe Islands, 2004-07
		Several passengers obviously hadn't learnt the basic lesson of keeping your eyes on the horizon cos it doesn't move, and so lost their breakfast overboard.
		The harbour on Mykines is pretty exposed and the water was rough even inside, with the boat pitching up and down several feet as people jumped out and luggage was unloaded.
		The next day was all spent on Mykines, and we walked north out of the village, up the valley.
	www.cantrell.org.uk /david/photos/faroe-islands-200407 (1387 words)

	Mykines, Greece - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mykines or Mikines (Greek Μυκήνες) is a village and a municipality located 1 km west of the ancient site of Mycenae and 2 km east of the highway linking Argos and Corinth.
		In medieval times it was known as Charvati.
		Mykines • Nafplion • Nea Kios • Nea Tiryntha
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mykines,_Greece (112 words)

	IAmNotA.com
		We didn’t get to Mykines how we planned to get to Mykines, but at least we made it.
		On Mykines there is a primary hike to the west end of the island which happens to be the western-most point on the Faroe Islands.
		I had hoped to eat puffin on Mykines but it was not to be: the hotel did not serve it the evening I was there.
	www.iamnota.com (1806 words)

	faroe islands, torshavn, mykines, streymoy, eysturoy, rainer stalvik
		faroe islands, torshavn, mykines, streymoy, eysturoy, rainer stalvik
		But as always, time is limited and you have to chose.
		Maby I go back to The Faroes one day to also visit Mykines, Sandoy, Svingoy and Nolsoy.
	www.stalvik.com /Engelska/laefaroes.htm (1835 words)

	Mykines - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Mykines - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu)
		Mykines, Faroe Islands, a place in the Faroe Islands
		Mykines, a second spelling of Mikines in the prefecture of Argolida in Greece
	education.music.us.cob-web.org:8888 /M/Mykines.htm (282 words)

	Festival Cinéma Nordique (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Des facteurs écologiques et sociaux menacent la structure fondamentale de la minuscule communauté.
		Man and nature in Mykines on the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic.
		It is about the lighthouse and its keeper on the westernmost point in the Faroes archipelago, the life of the inhabitants of the small hamlet, their very special birdfowling technique perfected down the ages on the steep cliffs that soar from sea to sky.
	www.festival-cinema-nordique.asso.fr /info_film.php?id=887 (146 words)

	Mykines picture gallery, part of the Mykines and Kristianshus homepage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Mykines picture gallery, part of the Mykines and Kristianshus homepage
		Click here and You will be redirected to the Mykines Picture Galleri
		Click here and You will be redirected to the Mykines and Kristianshus homepage Main Index
	hjem.get2net.dk /hermod_thorsteinsson/galleri.htm (37 words)

	Mykines (Faroe Islands) - Accommodation, Tourism & Travel (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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	www.goacrosseurope.com.cob-web.org:8888 /Europe/Faroe_Islands/Mykines (148 words)

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