In
the most beautiful weather we arrived the station at Ella Ø early in the
morning.
We
were met by a muskox standing on the bridge between the red bulidings.
Ella
Ø is placed in some of the North-Eastgreenlands most magnificent and
breathtaking surroundings. The islands landmark ”Bastionen” is a vertical cliff
that raises 1367 meters above the Kong Oscar Fiord.
After
landing at the beach we visited the mainbuilding and continued hiking trough
the station area (the muskox had left) and followed the ridges around the
lake - just above the station. At the
westside of the lake four muskoxen showed up. A great opportunity to take good
photoshots. In the lake the red-throated divers did not seem to be disturbed by
the visitors.
In
the afternoon we continued to Blomsterbugten at Ymer Ø. A hut ”Varghytten” was
placed here back in 1929. ”Varg” means wolf in Scandinavian. We sended a large group of hikers ahead. Just
like at Ella Ø several muskoxen showed up, but the expedition team guided us
through the area safe.
The
kayakers went out padling along the shore.
In
the night the Northern light gave us a show with its beautiful curtains.
