After our journey to Qassiarsuk, we made our method to the Greenlandic metropolis of Nuuk, which is, in some ways, the cultural hub of Greenland.
It’s by far the most important metropolis (round eighteen thousand residents), which feels tremendous huge whenever you’re right here. It’s effectively value visiting Nuuk in Greenland for at the very least an extended afternoon.
Not like lots of the different stops we made on our Greenland expedition, Nuuk was a lot much less concerning the nature of Greenland and rather more centered on the individuals of Greenland. This alone made it tremendous attention-grabbing to go to, particularly as I wished to study extra concerning the Greenlandic tradition and historical past.
So, our first cease when visiting Nuuk in Greenland was the National Museum and Archives, proper on the shores of the town and effectively value visiting for a day journey.
We spent round 60 minutes wandering the displays, and it was so attention-grabbing to study concerning the historical past of migration by and to Greenland.
The displays present all the things from the Innuit Norse populations and the way they survive(d). The historical past dates again centuries and is actually value a go to. There’s a small entry value to get inside, but it surely’s effectively value it to dive deep into the cultural historical past of Greenland.
After our gander across the museum (with Yaya studying each exhibit), we made it to Kunguak Café for a chunk to eat.
One of many issues I really like doing in a brand new vacation spot is making an attempt the native eating places and cafes. Naturally, we requested what was good, and so they talked about, with out hesitation, the musk ox burger. Inside 20- minutes, after grilling and prep, our juicy burgers arrived. They had been so good, and I’d positively advocate stopping for a chunk to eat whereas visiting Nuuk.
Oh, and don’t neglect their gelato, which is so yummy.
With about 4 hours to spare, we made it to the Nuuk Art Museum, which homes nationwide works from throughout the nation and celebrates Greenlandic artwork. It’s a small venue, so don’t count on the Tate Trendy, but it surely’s simply pretty much as good because the artwork you eat. Our go to took round half-hour, and it’s a stunning little cease in your go to to Nuuk.
Not solely that, however a heap of artwork installations had been dotted throughout Nuuk. You’ll be able to simply spot them as you stroll the city. We noticed round six alongside our routes – some simpler to seek out than others.
One other wonderful thing about Nuuk is that you just’ll discover a truthful few native craft shops and memento centres. When you’re trying to take a souvenir house, then Nuuk is a good place to buy. When you can, head over to Anori Art, which has heaps of regionally produced objects and trinkets that you could take house with you.
When you’re fed up with magnets, an genuine merchandise to purchase in Greenland is a tupilak, a carved bone statue as soon as utilized by Inuit populations to chase away and curse enemies. If that’s not your factor, carved soapstone figures are completely lovable, too.
We spent round 7 hours visiting Nuuk in Greenland and liked strolling the coastal path and up the rocky crag in direction of the Hans Egede Statue (a terrific viewpoint).
It’s a terrific metropolis for actually studying extra concerning the wider nation however not the type of place to go to if you happen to’re extra all for Greenland’s nice open air and nature. That’s not saying it’s dangerous – it’s simply worthwhile realizing what you’re visiting Nuuk for.
Now, Albatros Expeditions organized for a bus pick-up from the centre of Nukk, however the climate was so good that we determined to stroll again to our ship, Ocean Albatros.
It took round 25 minutes to stroll from the centre of Nukk, and though the stroll wasn’t breathtaking by way of surroundings, it was unimaginable to see the broader metropolis itself.
Again on board, Ocean Albatros, we headed straight for dinner. It’s an al-la-carte affair within the night, so that you get a selection of meals from the menu. Better of all, the employees are so accommodating, I’d usually ask for various sides and some extras and so they had been at all times so pretty.
With a full tummy, we head off to catch some sleep. In spite of everything, tomorrow, we had been heading to Disko Bay. What a day it was within the capital of Greenland.
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