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Continue reading →: Oops…
Using the restroom in Nuuk’s lovely beautifully constructed new international airport, I accidently walked into the men’s, startling a couple of poor guys. Backtracked and found out why. Tell me it’s logical to make this mistake? Or is it just me.
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Continue reading →: Greenland National Museum and ArchivesTo me, the National Museum was the highlight of Nuuk. Yes, there are stunning views of the city, but since I am fortunate enough to see more of Greenland, Nuuk was not the most scenic. But the museum was a real treasure trove. The building itself is understated from the…
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Continue reading →: National DayGreenland National Day, Ullortuneq, is on June 21st, which is also the summer solstice. The sun figures prominently in their symbolism. The circle in their flag design represents the sun. Celebrations feature Greenlandic culture and traditions. I understand Nuuk’s celebrations can get quite festive. Qeqertarsuaq celebrations were smaller since it…
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Continue reading →: “The toilet here is special..”Words from a host that makes my ears ring: “the toilets here are special, because we don’t have a septic system like you are used to.” Toto, we’re not in Kansas anymore. My lodging in Qeqertarsuaq was a beautifully furnished decorated house that could make many of my neighbors back…
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Continue reading →: The largest island’s largest islandGreenland is the largest island in the world (Australia is generally considered a continental land mass, even though it is technically an island) and Greenland’s largest island after the main island is Qeqertarsuaq. Still with me? My first indication of how small the community was when I was coordinating my…
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Continue reading →: Trip Report – Greenland 2025I spent a month in Greenland and what a ride! I’ve been taking monthlong vacations for years. I ended up scaling back on the activities I thought I’d do and the trip turned out to be just the pace I needed. Part of it was the cost and part of…
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Continue reading →: Uummannaq, my heartUummannaq popped up on my research as one of the more “traditional” communities in Greenland. I was looking to get off the beaten track but the challenge I was didn’t want to get too far off that there wasn’t an appetite nor infrastructure for visitors. And I judge by the…
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