West Greenland

Background: The world's largest island, Greenland is about 81% ice-capped. Vikings reached the island in the 10th century from Iceland; Danish colonization began in the 18th century and Greenland was made an integral part of Denmark in 1953. It joined the European Community (now the European Union) with Denmark in 1973 but withdrew in 1985 over a dispute over stringent fishing quotas. Greenland was granted self-government in 1979 by the Danish parliament. The law went into effect the following year. Denmark continues to exercise control of Greenland's foreign affairs.

91 days ago: shell25 published a blog
Amazing Icebergs

September 2nd 2008 North America » Greenland » West Greenland
The guide book said “this is why you have spent all that money to come to Greenland” and they were right. Ilulissat was magnificent. We arrived in Ilulissat (300 kms north of the Arct ... 19 photos [full story]

112 days ago: heraclio published a blog
Jokes part three.

August 12th 2008 North America » Greenland » West Greenland » Upernavik
Above Greenland. This plane is taking quite a detour going all the way over Iceland and Greenland and then following the american west coast down to Miami. Me and James we just continue knocking dow ... [full story]

127 days ago: shell25 published a blog
Our First Two weeks

July 26th 2008 North America » Greenland » West Greenland » Nuuk
We have survived our first 2 weeks in Greenland. The weather has been spectacular with blue skies and warm weather ( most days b/w 10-15 deg), we have had a couple of foggy mornings but these tend to ... 10 photos [full story]

186 days ago: TkVernes published a blog
And the Beat Goes On

May 31st 2008 North America » Greenland » West Greenland » Nuuk
Hallo All! Ve are having a Vunderfull time and miss you all wery much! We write to you this evening from Nuuk, Greenland while the sun shines through the kitchen window of our host´'s home. They ar ... [full story]

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