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AM The Skerries Islands - this morning we got to travel through the sea ice and around the Skerries Islands by zodiac. Managed to see a seal and hear about some polar bears. The bears were spotted in the area but our zodiacs scared them so we were unable to get close enough to even catch a glimpse. The ship follows strict rules about wild life disturbances, proud that this area is now being so well protected.
This afternoon we visit the. Community of Ausuittuq (Grise Fjord).
Before we left the Skerries the ship decided to offer its famous polar plunge. Anyone who knows Adrian will know he didn’t partake- but he did act as a fine videographer for my plunge.
Our visit to Grise Fjord, known as the place that never thaws out, got off to a late start - we were in the third group - our tour included a very interesting and sad recounting of the settling of Grise Fjord in 1953 when the Canadian Government moved 8 families to the community, giving them no choice in their resettlement and making many promises of support and a better life, none of which were honoured.
In the community centre we were welcomed and treated to some drumming and throat singing by students whose first day of school was also today!
This afternoon we visit the. Community of Ausuittuq (Grise Fjord).
Before we left the Skerries the ship decided to offer its famous polar plunge. Anyone who knows Adrian will know he didn’t partake- but he did act as a fine videographer for my plunge.
Our visit to Grise Fjord, known as the place that never thaws out, got off to a late start - we were in the third group - our tour included a very interesting and sad recounting of the settling of Grise Fjord in 1953 when the Canadian Government moved 8 families to the community, giving them no choice in their resettlement and making many promises of support and a better life, none of which were honoured.
In the community centre we were welcomed and treated to some drumming and throat singing by students whose first day of school was also today!
This morning's wake up call...
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