Did not go ashore this morning, as both submarines were in the same garage they were going to swap a submarine from one garage to the other to have space.
Today started for guests with a landing at Texas Bar, the 'bar itself being a trapper's hut constructed in 1927 by two members of the Nois family. Located in Liefdefjorden, the hut is a piece of Arctic history demonstrating man's resourcefulness in an extreme environment. Built simply yet sturdily, it has stood the test of time, granting guests a glimpse into the harsh life of those who came here to hunt animals for their fur.
Once back onboard Seabourn Venture, Expedition Team botanist Toby Musgrave presented a fascinating Conversation about Arctic plants. While he did so, the ship repositioned the short distance to Monacobreen, the large tidewater glacier at the end of Liefdefjorden.Read more
July 15, 2024 in Svalbard and Jan Mayen ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C