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    • Two to TravelIn the Footsteps of Franklin
      Day 19

      Ashore in Kangerlussuaq Fjord

      August 16, 2022 in Greenland ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F

      We were called down to the zodiacs by our groups. Fram was to be second.

      Mui and I headed down to the ready room soon after the first group was called so that we could put on our wet gear. Yes, if was calm outside … but why risk getting wet when it’s so easy to slip on rain pants. By the time our group was called, we were ready to get in line for the next zodiac.

      And now we’re sitting on the bus … waiting for it to fill up so we can head ashore. One or two more zodiacs should do it.      Read more

    • TravelerNorth to South --- MS Fram
      Day 107

      Sisimuit

      August 20, 2023 in Greenland ⋅ 🌧 11 °C

      Sisimiut, Greenland, embraced me with its vibrant charm as I strolled through colorful houses against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The crisp Arctic air invigorated my senses, while locals warmly greeted me in their native tongue. The misty, cloudy day added a sense of mystery, with a gentle drizzle creating a serene atmosphere. Sisimiut's quaint streets revealed a unique blend of tradition and modernity, making each step an exploration of the Arctic town's captivating spirit.Read more

    • KuduMüGrönland
      Day 3

      Polarkreisüberquerung

      August 28, 2023 in Greenland ⋅ 🌧 7 °C

      Wir überqueren den Polarkreis und den "Hundeäquator". Schlittenhunde sind erst ab hier und weiter nördlich erlaubt, um die Rassen mit Haustier-Hunden nicht zu vermischen.
      08.30 Uhr liegen wir erneut auf Reede vor Sisimiut. Es ist wolkenverhangen und regnet, entsprechend der Wettervorhersage. Gemütliches Frühstück für uns, bevor wir uns nach 10.00 Uhr, hoffentlich wasserdicht verpackt, ins Tenderboot setzen. Sisimiut (= Ort der Fuchsbaue), die zweitgrösste Stadt Grönlands mit der roten Kirche, den bunten Häuschen und den Walkiefern vor dem Museum bleibt den ganzen Tag regnerisch. Wir schlendern die Sehenswürdigkeiten ab und lassen uns zum schwimmenden Haus auf Zeit zurück tendern. Garderobe gut gewählt: wir bleiben trocken und warm.👍🏼
      Den Nachmittag verbringen wir im Trockenen mit Zmittag, gammeln, Café und Kuchen, gemütlich,... Pünktlich 18.00 legen wir, schon wieder ohne Hupen, das müssen wir mal mit dem Captain besprechen, ab.
      Anschliessend Crew-Vorstellung bei Sekt und Häppchen. Der Captain erzählt vom 10 Beaufort (Skala 0-12)😮 starken Sturm von gestern und dem voraussichtlich schlechten Wetter für die gesamte Tour☹️Möglicherweise wird die Route deshalb angepasst und die Sonne gesucht... Wir werden sehen.
      Nach dem Abendessen zeigt sich doch noch die Sonne und wir erleben den ersten grönländischen Sonnenuntergang um 21.30 Uhr.      Read more

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    • TravelerGrönland - Arctic Circle Trail
      Day 16

      Sisimiut Tag 2

      July 30, 2023 in Greenland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C

      Heute wurden die Rucksäcke wieder gepackt, aber da die Fähre erst spät am Abend ging, durften wir weiterhin die Gemeinschaftsräume des Hostels tagsüber nutzen. Die deutschen Jungs machten sich vormittags auf zum Flughafen, wodurch wir das Wohnzimmer den ganzen Mittag für uns hatten. Nachmittags machten wir nochmal einen Spaziergang durch einen anderen Teil des Städtchens, wobei wir den dänischen Vater von der Lakehouse Hütte trafen. Er war begeistert vom Tipp mit dem Grönländischen Buffet und wollte später dann mit seinen Kindern ebenfalls hingehen. Für uns ging es nochmal zurück zum Stullen schmieren für die Fähre und dann ab zum Restaurant. Wie waren zum Glück die Ersten und ließen uns zuerst erstmal alles erklären. Es gab geräucherte Lachs, zwei riesige zart gekochte Forellen, Shrimps, Garnelen, Rentier, Grönländisches Lamm, Walsuppe, Sealblubber (Robbenfettschicht), Whaleblubber mit Haut und getrocknetes Rentier Fleisch. Damian probierte von den speziellen Sachen alles, ich nur die Walsuppe, die mir aber viel zu sauer war. Für ihn schmeckten die anderen Sachen nicht sehr intensiv, aber die Konsistenz war gewöhnungsbedürftig. Der Fisch war dafür unglaublich lecker, sowie auch das Lamm- und Rentierfleisch. Wir rollten danach zurück zu unseren Rucksäcken und kurz danach fuhr auch schon die Fähre in den Hafen ein. Am Port trafen wir dann wieder Susanne und auch die Tschechien an, die sich bisher gescheut hatte uns zu kontaktieren 😉. Sie erzählte kurz, dass ihr Rücktransport 5 Stunden dauerte und das Krankenhaus nicht sehr gut sei, es aber ihr mittlerweile besser geht und ihre Versicherung alles übernehmen wird. Manche Menschen haben einfach unverschämtes Glück.
      Wir freuten uns sehr Susanne wieder zu sehen und tauschten alle unsere bisherigen Erlebnisse aus. Auch nach dem Ablegen der Fähre verbrachten wir noch mit ihr und eine Dänin, die wie Susanne den Trail abbrechen musste, den Abend. Leider konnte man durch eine dichte Nebelbank die Küste nicht mehr sehen, sodass wir dann auch gegen 12 Uhr in unsere Kojen stiegen. Wir wollten uns am Morgen noch auf einen Kaffee mit Susanna treffen, da sie die Fähre schon eine Station vor uns verlassen wird und wir sie danach dann nicht mehr vor der Abreise sehen werden.      Read more

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    • Two to TravelIn the Footsteps of Franklin
      Day 19

      Kangerlussuaq: Back Where We Started

      August 16, 2022 in Greenland ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F

      Ultramarine was quietly sailing up the fjord when we woke up at 6:30a. By the time we finished our breakfast, the ship was at its anchorage.

      Nearby, Scenic Eclipse was preparing to exchange passengers in preparation for its next Greenland expedition. Adventure Canada was not far away … its Arctic Canada expedition impacted by charter flight troubles as well.

      Our tummies sated, we returned to the cabin, set our checked bags outside, and went to find a comfy spot to while away the hours until disembarkation. The Panorama Lounge on deck 7 forward afforded fjord views, a fairly strong cell signal with our T-Mobile phones, and outlets to plug-in our devices. Perfect.

      Yes, perfect. Except that the P/A came alive to advise us that our departure schedule had been revised. You see, Kangerlussuaq Airport is quite small … and there was only one agent to check us all in for the charter flight. Airport authorities wanted us there earlier. Lunch was to be moved up to 11:00a … zodiac transfers to take us ashore were going to start at 12:30p.

      Alrighty then. Better go for a walk on the outer decks to stretch our legs and burn off the breakfast calories.      Read more

    • Two to TravelIn the Footsteps of Franklin
      Day 6

      All We Need to Know …

      August 3, 2022 in Greenland ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F

      All we need to know for zodiac operations — and God forbid, in the event of an emergency — is on the keycards we received yesterday when we embarked Ultramarine.

      Muster Station ✔️ … Station A is in the Balena Restaurant.

      Lifeboat ✔️ … we went out on deck during the muster drill and know where to find boat #1.

      Ready Room Locker ✔️ … Station B is to the left of the staircase and elevators; cubby 11 is where my muck boots and zodiac pfd (personal flotation device … i.e. life jacket) are located.

      Zodiac Group ✔️ … the blue dot correlates with “Fram,” the name of the group to which we’ve been assigned.

      Gone, by the way, are the old methods used to advise the expedition team if you are onshore or on the ship. No more turning of number tags (with one side reading “off”) as we did on Professor Molchanov in 2007. No more paper manifest to check our assigned passenger number as we did on 50 Let Pobedy in 2014. No more fumbling around, looking for keycards in the many pockets of the parka. Now, we simply slip our keycard into a handy pocket on the sleeve of the parka and let the crewman scan us off and on the ship as we head to/from the marina deck.

      Time to go for a zodiac landing … a wet one that will see us slipping off the zodiac and into the water when we get to the landing beach. We’ve been trained. We know what to do.      Read more

    • TravelerHappy ice age
      31
      Day 11

      West is best

      September 13, 2017 in Greenland ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C

      We made it to Sisimiut! Quite a few days earlier than we thought, but there are much worse problems one could have ;)

      Our last day was another sunny hike full of beauty and adventure. We crossed a wide fjell, covered in snow and really enjoyed the views of the fjord and the mountains. We had a few more river crossings and both were tricked by all the snow and ice up here. I stepped on a stone that was covered in (to me) invisible ice and slipping, I banged my knee against a boulder. Johanne slipped while crossing snowy rocks and found herself standing in the river, the boots completely covered in ice water. So since we were so close to town, we decided to just hike all the way and not camp on the way as we had planned. I would have loved to stay a few more days, but am also very happy I get to clean more clothes, and take a hot shower in town :)

      It's been a really beautiful journey with lots of fun, adventures and time for talks, reading and to think about some of the stuff that might fall aside in busy every day life.

      Oh, most importantly here are our three favorite recurring jokes of the trail:
      1. "In Sisimiut, there are SO MANY ACTIVITIES."
      This one started on the bus back from the ice cap, where I sat with three proud Greenlandic guys talking about their beautiful country. It was nice to learn from them. I asked what I should do or see in Sisimiut (their hometown), and they replied there would be SO MANY ACTIVITIES. I asked for an example and they became still and then eventually said "you'll see when you get there". So we stayed in much anticipation and excitement to see ALL the exciting things to do and see in the small city of Sisimiut - once we get there!
      2. "Water is life"
      This recurring joke was just a constant reminder not to get frustrated with all the water in the trail. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it might have made Johanne only more annoyed, but most time it was a fun joke to laugh about many times a day ;)
      3. "Huh - have you guys tasted the water from this big lake?"
      This one was added to our repertory on one of our last days. We were near the fjord and talking to the Belgians when they had just cooked dinner and one girl noticed something tasted funny. "Have you guys tried the water from this lake? It tastes weird" "No, we carried water in from the river. Because this lake is a really big lake, called the Atlantic ocean..." ;)      Read more

    • TravelerGroenlandia
      1
      Day 3

      Dintorni di Kangerlussuaq

      August 22, 2023 in Greenland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

      In attesa del nuovo trasferimento per superare il circolo polare. Stasera risotto? 😂🍄

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    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Qeqqata, Qeqqata Kommunia, كيكاتا, Qeqqata Kommune, Qeqqata kommuna, Քեքատա, ケカッタ, 케카타, Кеката, Кекката, قیقاتا, 凯克卡塔

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