Clouds
and fog were low but the closer we came more of the beautiful Mountain we could
see. A mountain shaped as a heart – hence the name.
When
we landed in the town with the Polar Circle Boats it was if the 1300
inhabitants were still sleeping or maybe they were just working and the kids
probably in school. After all we arrived on a Thursday.
Different
kinds of tours, excursions etc. were arranged with the locals. First passengers
that arrived were to listen to a local speaking about life in Uummannaq. About 29
joined so that was a great success. Jean Louis, our French staff member, was to
translate from English to German. We were joking about how funny it would be if
the local guide could speak French – of course the local guide said a couple of
words in French – good start on the day. It made us all smile and laugh.
Museum
and Church were open – the only Church made out of rocks still being used in
Greenland is located in Uummannaq. It is very beautiful and a must see if you
ever get that far North.
A boat
tour to the place where the famous Qilakitsoq mummies were found was also
offered to Fram’s passengers. Everyone who joined seemed happy – so another
success.
As
everyone in Greenland knows Santa’s summer base is located just behind the town
of Uummannaq. A big group of passengers joined the hike to Santa’s hut to see
if he was home. Every passenger made it ‘home’ safely but unfortunately no one
saw Santa.
If he
couldn’t be found in his hut he must have been out with his reindeer. Therefore
18 passengers were sent out to look for him in a helicopter. The low clouds
almost cancelled the tours. But away they went and again no luck. Passenger did
however get to see Uummannaq, the glacier on Nuussuaq, Fram and the surrounding
mountains. Everyone exited the helicopter with a big smile. There was
unfortunately one fatality on the first tour – the helicopter hit a seagull on
the way back to the helistop. The pilot will not be receiving any gifts this
Christmas.Takussaagut – see you.