All of todays activities in Sisimuit came off on schedule
and under sunny skies.
Whether one selected a hike or a boat trip or a walk around
town the weather was as good as Greenland can provide.
The hike today was to the top of Palasip Qaqqaa the large
rounded peak that overlooks harbor setting of Sisimuit. The climb starts at the
coastal road, not far above sealevel, and the trail crosses several rocky
outcrops and ridges and reaches the peak. The peak is 544meters or about 1790
feet above sea-level and on a clear day like today the view the harbor below
and the rocky headlands in the far distance to the south.
Todays boat trip went to Assaqutaq, the travel time was
about one half-hour in calm seas.Once we arrived in Assaqutaq we were met by a
local guide Nuka and she escorted us through the this fishing town which was
abandoned in 1968. On the boat trip back to the FRAM we enjoyed the warm
weather and following seas.
Exploring the town with its shops and museums was a treat
especially visiting the craft shop where local craftsmen and women displayed
their artwork.
