After our journey to Qassiarsuk, we made our solution 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 massive if you’re right here. It’s nicely value visiting Nuuk in Greenland for a minimum of an extended afternoon.
In contrast to lots 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 folks of Greenland. This alone made it tremendous fascinating 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 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 fascinating to study concerning the historical past of migration via and to Greenland.
The reveals present all the things from the Innuit Norse populations and the way they survive(d). The historical past dates again centuries and is truthfully value a go to. There’s a small entry price to get inside, however it’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 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 undoubtedly suggest 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 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, however it’s simply pretty much as good because the artwork you devour. Our go to took round half-hour, and it’s a beautiful little cease in your go to to Nuuk.
Not solely that, however a heap of artwork installations had 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 beauty of Nuuk is that you simply’ll discover a honest few native craft shops and memento centres. In case you’re seeking to take a memento house, then Nuuk is a superb place to buy. In case you can, head over to Anori Artwork, which has heaps of domestically produced objects and trinkets you can take house with you.
In case 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 beat back 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 the direction of the Hans Egede Statue (an excellent viewpoint).
It’s an excellent metropolis for actually studying extra concerning the wider nation however not the sort of place to go to in case you’re extra thinking about Greenland’s nice open air and nature. That’s not saying it’s unhealthy – it’s simply worthwhile understanding 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 when it comes to surroundings, it was unbelievable 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 often ask for various sides and some extras and so they had been all the time so pretty.
With a full tummy, we head off to catch some sleep. In any case, tomorrow, we had been heading to Disko Bay. What a day it was within the capital of Greenland.
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