After our journey to Qassiarsuk, we made our technique to the Greenlandic metropolis of Nuuk, which is, in some ways, the cultural hub of Greenland.
It’s by far the biggest metropolis (round eighteen thousand residents), which feels tremendous huge if you’re right here. It’s nicely value visiting Nuuk in Greenland for at the least an extended afternoon.
In contrast to most of the different stops we made on our Greenland expedition, Nuuk was a lot much less concerning the nature of Greenland and far more centered on the individuals of Greenland. This alone made it tremendous attention-grabbing to go to, particularly as I needed to study extra concerning the Greenlandic tradition and historical past.
So, our first cease when visiting Nuuk in Greenland was the Nationwide Museum and Archives, proper on the shores of town and nicely value visiting for a day journey.
We spent round 60 minutes wandering the reveals, and it was so attention-grabbing to study concerning the historical past of migration by way of and to Greenland.
The reveals present all the pieces 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 nicely 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 chew to eat.
One of many issues I really like doing in a brand new vacation spot is attempting the native eating places and cafes. Naturally, we requested what was good, they usually talked about, with out hesitation, the musk ox burger. Inside 20- minutes, after grilling and prep, our juicy burgers arrived. They have been so good, and I’d undoubtedly suggest stopping for a chew 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 Artwork 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 Fashionable, but it surely’s simply nearly 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 have been dotted throughout Nuuk. You may simply spot them as you stroll the city. We noticed round six alongside our routes – some simpler to search out than others.
One other wonderful thing about Nuuk is that you simply’ll discover a truthful few native craft shops and memento centres. When you’re seeking to take a souvenir dwelling, then Nuuk is a superb place to buy. When you can, head over to Anori Artwork, which has heaps of domestically produced objects and trinkets you could take dwelling 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 keep off and curse enemies. If that’s not your factor, carved soapstone figures are completely lovely, too.
We spent round 7 hours visiting Nuuk in Greenland and beloved strolling the coastal path and up the rocky crag in direction of the Hans Egede Statue (an amazing viewpoint).
It’s an amazing metropolis for actually studying extra concerning the wider nation however not the sort of place to go to should you’re extra curious about Greenland’s nice outdoor and nature. That’s not saying it’s unhealthy – it’s simply worthwhile figuring out 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 alternative of meals from the menu. Better of all, the employees are so accommodating, I’d commonly ask for various sides and some extras they usually have been all the time so beautiful.
With a full tummy, we head off to catch some sleep. In any case, tomorrow, we have been heading to Disko Bay. What a day it was within the capital of Greenland.
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