We spent 4-5 days exploring Different cities and areas in Greenland. We learned about their colorful houses, which historically were painted colors, instead of addresses.The houses were kit houses imported from Norway . Different professions used different color, ex: yellow meant hospital and drs and nurses.Red were fireman, Blue were fisher people, and so on. Now days, these customs are waning as new modern high roses are popping up all,over, especially in NUUK, which is the Capital.
We got to do some interesting hikes and we got to experience cold rainy weather. Most of the population is Inuit or descendants of Inuit, with Danish people thrown in to run the place.
We finally set course for Labrador and sailed for almost 3 days without touching land. We had some rough water and I was seasick half the time. On our sail, the crew did special events like quizzes, and Q &A and talks and lectures on many subjects pertaining to this expedition. We had a peregrine falcon land on our bow and used the ship as a form of transport for himself while crossing the sea. He would fly off, but then he’d be back perched on the bow. The staff roped off the area because some people cannot follow instructions to leave the bird alone. We haven’t seen him today, so it’s figured that he found land and also food.
We have finally landed in RED BAY and it will be the first time off the ship in a few days. Can’t wait.
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