Yesterday we thought that it could not be better but, today we realise that it can be better. The
weather is perfect with blue sky and some clouds. The waters around
Uummannaq was full of Icebergs in all sizes and surrounded by steep cliffs and
high mountains.
The bright
morning sun illuminates the whole scenery.
We arrive
at 10.00 and start the shuttle with our Polar Circle Boats to bring our passengers
into the settlement.
At 11.00
the passengers taking to the Talk with the Local People are set ashore.
After lunch
we start the first the boat excursion to Qilakitsoq and the ice cruising. Then
the Hike to Santa's Cabin follows. This cabin was build by the Danish Television
for a Christmas series about Santa for children. Unfortunately inside the hut was not tidy and had destroyed part of the interior of the hut.
At 16.30
everybody is back on the ship and we leave Uummannaq for our
destination for the evening Ukkusissat.
Before Fram arrives to Ukkusissat we had to struggle through a large icefield filled
with small icebergs and lots of crashed ice and mixed with relics of sea ice
from the last winter. It took its time but it is a spectacular happening to
see the Fram moving slowly and carefully through the ice illuminated by the
brilliant evening sun. We arrived at 19.45 and some villagers of all different ages come
on board to Fram for a lively “modern” singing and traditional dancing
presentation. At the end some passengers are also involved in dancing.
This interesting
day ends with a short visit of the Village and the exciting struggle back
through the ice which our Captain was able to sail through.
Here are some pictures we would like to show you some pictures of the day
Inside the turf hut in Uummannaq
A little breeze in this beautiful weather that kept mosquito's away
Local kids in Uummannaq
