Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 11, 2023 Author #51 Share Posted September 11, 2023 The water is blue. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchell810 Posted September 11, 2023 #52 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Lovely photos! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMarcus2 Posted September 11, 2023 #53 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Agreed that it’s magestic and mouth-dropping…enjoy the peace and the “meander.” That tower was dwarfed by its surroundings. Can’t wait to see the next set! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 11, 2023 Author #54 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Sun is lower in the sky as we make our way to Nanortalik. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 11, 2023 Author #55 Share Posted September 11, 2023 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 11, 2023 Author #56 Share Posted September 11, 2023 At our debriefing today we learned that Hurricane Lee may pose a threat to our itinerary but there are alternative plans in place. We don't know yet what they are as any changes will be contingent on the trajectory of the storm. The weather has been sunny with blue skies and little wind. It is cold, right now 33.8F or 1C. As we leave the Sound and head into the Labrador Sea, the winds are 38.2 knots, picking up. The passengers are upbeat and enjoying all that the Cloud has to offer. The expedition crew are wonderfully energetic and knowledgeable. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMarcus2 Posted September 11, 2023 #57 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Thinking of you both as you pass by this gorgeousness. Not as chilly back in these parts…💜 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 12, 2023 Author #58 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Morning from Greenland. And then after I took a few more photos, the dreaded fog arrived from the direction of our stern, moving forward and obliterating the view. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 12, 2023 Author #59 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) Nanortalik, Greenland. The fog has lifted. We wended our way in threading the needle past some rocky islands. We are anchored and the first zodiacs are going to shore, an anticipated dry landing. It's windy and cold. Activities in the village include an open air museum and the opportunity to hear a choir. There will be handicrafts for purchase, no bartering allowed, as it is bad form. Edited September 12, 2023 by spinnaker2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 12, 2023 Author #60 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Greenland is not for sale, note to some who are trying to buy it. While one may buy real estate the land does not come with it. There is no private property ownership in Greenland. The island is considered part of the realm of Denmark but is an autonomous nation. Eighty-eight percent of Greenlanders are Inuit or mixed Danish and Inuit( Kalaallit). The rest of the population are of European descent. The population of Greenland in 2021 was about 56,653. There is a race to exploit the natural resources of Greenland, as there are light and heavy rare earth elements, as well as zinc,lead,iron ore,gold,copper and oil. No roads exist to connect settlements to each other, travel is by plane,boat,helicopter,snowmobile or dogsled. 6 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 12, 2023 Author #61 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Nanortalik. Charming and colorful and cold. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMarcus2 Posted September 12, 2023 #62 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Yay for dogsleds. 🐶 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 12, 2023 Author #63 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Now on our way to Uunartoq Island, where pax may get off, take a short hike, and swim or bobble in a thermal spring. Lunch at the grill was quite popular even with the cool temperatures. Plenty of blankets to be had and heat lamps. As always the crew are attentive and personable. I asked for a poke bowl and was told i would need to give 24 hours notice, then to my surprise, the chef made it for me anyway. Kudos to the chef. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted September 12, 2023 #64 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) A poke bowl sounds perfect on a cold day at the grill. Unlike your french fries, you actually want this dish to get (stay) cold! Edited September 12, 2023 by jpalbny 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 12, 2023 Author #65 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Dinner at the grill a la parka. As I was afraid we might ignite in our polyester thinsulate, the chef cooked for us. A few hardy souls were there and actually the heat lamps made it warm enough. The experience of hot rocks is so different. While the food is similar we miss the live music. Bruce and other canned music played in the background. And the times they are achangin 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMarcus2 Posted September 12, 2023 #66 Share Posted September 12, 2023 How was the excursion??? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 13, 2023 Author #67 Share Posted September 13, 2023 And tonight the northern lights 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted September 13, 2023 #68 Share Posted September 13, 2023 A fitting finale to a gorgeous day! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 13, 2023 Author #69 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Just when I am getting the hang of the pronunciation we are winding down our time in Greenland. Today is Qaqortoq and Halsey. We arrived at Qaqortoq on time. Also sharing the harbor with several icebergs and a Windstar vessel. The Windstar vessel is using tenders to go ashore. We just learned that the museum in town is closed, we had been told it would be open. The town surrounds the harbor and up one hill. The houses are painted in vibrant colors. It's a balmy 46 F. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted September 13, 2023 #70 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Continued great details, visuals and reporting by Spins about Greenland. Just saw a national story on the NBC-TV Today Show about the Norway ship and its unfortunate incident. Major story and situation. Be safe!!! Had headline of "Cruise ship with 206 on board runs aground in Greenland" with this sub-headline: "The Ocean Explorer ran aground in Alpefjord in Northeast Greenland National Park". Full story at: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/cruise-ship-206-board-runs-aground-greenland-rcna104755 THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 13, 2023 Author #71 Share Posted September 13, 2023 On our way now to Halsey. UNESCO world heritage Arctic farming complex with ruins of a church from the 14th century. The settlement was a Norse farmstead. We continue to encounter icebergs. The air is so fresh and clean. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare highplanesdrifters Posted September 13, 2023 #72 Share Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, TLCOhio said: Alpefjord in Northeast Greenland National Park". Just north of Scorsby for those that are interested. Currently three ships in Scorsby and Hurtigruten just outside Alpefjord. Sorry for the mini hijack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 13, 2023 Author #73 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, highplanesdrifters said: Just north of Scorsby for those that are interested. Currently three ships in Scorsby and Hurtigruten just outside Alpefjord. Sorry for the mini hijack. No hijack no worries. Hope you are enjoying and warm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 13, 2023 Author #74 Share Posted September 13, 2023 We won't be going to visit the ruins. This is a photo from afar 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 14, 2023 Author #75 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Second night of lights over the sea. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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