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Arriving at Poolepynten  
   

Arriving at Poolepynten

Poolepynten - haul out of the Walrus

August 2nd 2018
Around 8 am our ship arrived at Poolepynten - a wide, flat peninsula on the eastern side of Prins Karis Forland, the long narrow island off Spitsbergen's west coast. On arrival we received a message over the sound system advising that there were indeed Walruses on the beach! Passengers were taken ashore in their colour groups - there are 6 in total and unfortunately I am in Pink, which was the ... read more
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Norwegian Flag Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... ... read more
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