Greenland - National Geographic Lindblad Expedition - July 6 - July 14, 2022

Tuesday & Wednesday, July 5th and 6th, 2022

Michael and I met in Boston on Tuesday, July 5th, a day before we were to meet our tour group.  I flew from Detroit and Michael from Grand Rapids. 

On Wednesday, July 6th we took a Lyft to South Boston, had lunch at Ned Divines, and walked around the waters edge.  In the evening we signed in to our group, we were COVID tested, and then met the tour group (about 100 people) had  dinner and were given some bad news - we had to fly to Greenland from Providence, Rhode Island because Boston Logan was unable to offer a gate for departure.  On Thursday, we had to be up and ready to leave by 6 am.  No matter, still excited........

Heading to Western Greenland with Michael - Looking forward to going to the Arctic Circle! 

 Our route thru Western Greenland

Thursday, July 7, 2022

We drove from Boston to Rhode Island and boarded a charter flight from Providence, Rhode Island to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.  As it turned out, the airport in Rhode Island was small and quiet - much better than leaving from Boston!

Flying into Kangerlussuaq

 Airport in Kangerlussuaq 

Waiting to take the Zodiac to embark on the Resolution

National Geographic Resolution - 126 passenger capacity

Our Captain

National Geographic Resolution built in 2021

One of our menus - great choices of delicious food

Michael's first beer on board

Cruising the length of the Kangerlussuaq Fjord in route to our first stop, Sisimiut

Hot tub on the ship & yurts you could sleep in should you choose!  It stays light in Greenland 24 hours a day during the summer.  This phenomenon is known as the midnight sun. In contrast, during the winter months some areas experience several days with no sunlight at all.

Friday, July 8, 2022

Docking in Sisimiut, a former whaling port

Took a walk through Sisimiut and visited the museum

Picturesque town, nice people & beautiful weather!

Sled dog farm - during the summer the government feeds & cares for the animals

First views of icebergs

We took a smaller boat into Disko Bay and cruised among towering icebergs to the UNESCO World Heritage designated Iluissat Icefjord - we were not disappointed

Following 5 photos were taken by NG photographers - I had to include them - awesome!

This is what the sun looks like around 2 am in the morning - of course Michael took this picture while I was in bed!

Saturday, July 9, 2022

Stopping in the village of Uummannaq/Qilakitsormiut

I walked thru town and visited the small museum 

I did not go on the hike to see the collection of 8 mummies dating back to 1475 and were discovered in 1972.  There were 8 people - women and children - Thule people ancestors of the modern Inuit.

A photo of the brochure with info should you be interested

After walking around town, Peter, the Zodiac driver took me on a ride around all these neat ice bergs!

Piece of iceberg brought on board to the bar

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Stopped at the Ataneq Fjord and were able to hike, kayak, or ride Zodiacs. I went 
 kayaking with Jim Wilson, Naturalist and bird expert who graciously shared his photos with me

I probably lost my phone right after I took a picture here.

Glad Jim took the pictures - I probably wouldn't have smiled if I'd known I put my phone down in the water rather than my pocket!

Michael & those on board the Resolution saw a humpback whale, her calves and a male.  

Monday, July 11, 2022

Returning to Kangerlussuaq

We had the option of going on a 4 hour drive on the Greenland Ice, no paved roads, no toilets, no amenities OR drive to Lake Ferguson and have lunch by the lake.  We chose lunch by Lake Ferguson

Had a great lunch and enjoyed talking to the owners and residents of Lake Ferguson.

The gal who manages the restaurants is from Norway.  She moved to Greenland 8 years ago and has no intention of moving she loves hunting, the weather and the scenery.

Tuesday & Wednesday, July 12 & 13, 2022

We flew charter flight from Kangerlussusaq, Greenland to Providence, Rhode Island, then drove to Boston.   Michael & I spent the afternoon walking around Boston.  Eric, Luke and Henry picked us up and we all had a nice dinner at Legal Seafooods.   It was a very nice ending to a great trip.  I can't wait for my next trip!!!!