The "city" of Kangerlussuaq has got the melancholic charme of a forsaken place, like being strewn into the wide valley of the Søndre Strømfjord. An interesting guided walk brings us to church and museum, but the thoughts a still far in the distance where everybody can catch a last glance on MS Fram mooring in the Fjord. Quite a few vows are made to come back. Then it's BBQ time at the nearby lake, where the last hours till departure are bridged with delicious musk ox burgers and wine and salad. And, finally, after a wonderful trip that seemed long and short at the same time, the red Aircraft leaves the ground. Farewell, Greenland, Farewell, Fram...
Friday, 5 June 2009
Kangerlussuaq
The "city" of Kangerlussuaq has got the melancholic charme of a forsaken place, like being strewn into the wide valley of the Søndre Strømfjord. An interesting guided walk brings us to church and museum, but the thoughts a still far in the distance where everybody can catch a last glance on MS Fram mooring in the Fjord. Quite a few vows are made to come back. Then it's BBQ time at the nearby lake, where the last hours till departure are bridged with delicious musk ox burgers and wine and salad. And, finally, after a wonderful trip that seemed long and short at the same time, the red Aircraft leaves the ground. Farewell, Greenland, Farewell, Fram...