After our journey to Qassiarsuk, we made our strategy 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 whenever you’re right here. It’s effectively value visiting Nuuk in Greenland for a minimum of an extended afternoon.
Not like most of the different stops we made on our Greenland expedition, Nuuk was a lot much less in regards to the nature of Greenland and way more targeted on the individuals of Greenland. This alone made it tremendous fascinating to go to, particularly as I needed to be taught extra in regards to 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 the town and effectively value visiting for a day journey.
We spent round 60 minutes wandering the reveals, and it was so fascinating to be taught in regards to the historical past of migration by means of and to Greenland.
The reveals present the whole lot 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 price 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 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 had been so good, and I’d undoubtedly suggest stopping for a chunk to eat whereas visiting Nuuk.
Oh, and don’t overlook 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 anticipate the Tate Trendy, but it surely’s simply nearly as good because the artwork you devour. 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 search out than others.
One other beauty of Nuuk is that you just’ll discover a truthful few native craft shops and memento centres. For those who’re trying to take a memento residence, then Nuuk is a good place to buy. For those who can, head over to Anori Artwork, which has heaps of domestically produced objects and trinkets you could take residence with you.
For those who’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 push back 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 liked strolling the coastal path and up the rocky crag in direction of the Hans Egede Statue (an excellent viewpoint).
It’s an excellent metropolis for actually studying extra in regards to the wider nation however not the form of place to go to in the event you’re extra keen on Greenland’s nice outdoor 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 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 recurrently ask for various sides and some extras they usually had been all the time so beautiful.
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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