A gorgeous first day of our wild escape to Western Greenland! Sunny skies, beautiful small towns, and a great opportunity to get a sense of the unique culture of this part of the world.
7/22/2024
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Nassuttooq Fjord
We started our day in Nassuttooq Fjord, (“The place with many reindeer antlers” in Greenlandic) with kayak excursions and Zodiac cruises. Our naturalists and other specialists provided insight about the geography, current and past cultural significance, and the flora and fauna of the area. In addition to other wildlife sightings, one of the highlights was seeing bird colonies on the cliffs. Afternoon activities included some real exploration for our next landing, as Captain Martin ventured into uncharted territories for our hikes. As the name Nassuttooq suggests, we were indeed greeted with the sight of several reindeer antlers on the way to the various types of hikes that were being offered. The naturalists provided more insight on both the natural and the cultural aspects of the area, as Nassuttooq Fjord has been used for reindeer hunting for the Inuit communities of Greenland. We wrapped up the day with our last daily recap and a presentation on Greenlandic communal activity by a special guest speaker from Greenland, Qupanuk Olsen. The evening concluded with Captain Martin’s farewell toast.
