Island Life

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August 27, 2019 – Qaqortoq, Greenland– Weather: 39°F/3°C @ 7:00 am, 48°F/9°C 2 noon, partly cloudy, wind 5.8 mph, humidity 55°



Today’s port of call is Qaqortoq, Greenland situated on an island along Greenland’s southern coast. Originally, we were to have stopped here on the outward journey back on August 7^thbut the itinerary changed and the stop was moved twenty days on to today.

The name Qaqortoq, which means “white”, aptly describes the landscape that is dotted with outcroppings of white granite. Originally settled by the Vikings the current settlement was founded by Danish and Norwegian colonists in 1775. Today approximately 3,000 inhabitants call Qaqortoq home. Situated along the shores of a natural harbour the town stretches up from the shore and into the surrounding mountains. Colorful houses and other buildings hug the rugged landscape. As there wasn’t anything special that really attracted our interest we opted not to take a tour or even to go ashore and explore on our own. We enjoyed another relaxed day on board. Tonight’s entertainer is to be Doug Funk, a comedian.

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