Greenland - Anything but 'Green'

North America » Greenland
September 1st 2007

Published: September 2nd 2007

Greenland - anything but green, but a land of extremes to say the least. Word has it that back in the day when Denmark was trying to populate its new territory, they tried to convince settlers that this was a good place to settle, hence the lush sounding name. And as for Iceland, the inhabitants there already had the population they needed and so as to try and keep it for themselves, they chose ... Read Full Entry

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Home Sweet Home

That is one government solution to low-budget housing in the north...

Nuuk

Waterfront, Nuuk

Nuuk

Waterfront real estate

Nuuk Cemetary

Interesting fact, 100% of the population considers themselves Christian. The missionaries back in the day certainly did their job well to erase all the traditional beliefs...

Big Cheese Missionary

He gets big props for doing such a great job in converting the locals of their traditional faith.

Greenland Cultural Center

Greenlandic

never have I ever seen so many double constanants in one word...i am guessing that is the word for 'garbage'

Greenland's Main Port

Nuuk

Nuuk's Habour

Nuuk

2nd September 2007

Beth
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Wow!
Hey Ben! Those pics are awesome. They defintely like their color...even the boats are all brightly colored. And I can't believe the lo-cost housing....crazy world. Also, the scenic pictures are beautiful.....what an amazing landscape your in. I can't even imagine what it would be like. Thanks for the Greenland education. I had no idea what it was like....in my ignorance, I always thought Greenland was a part of Canada *meep*. Greenland, the land of ice and $12 cucumbers :) (among other things heh) Love Beth

3rd September 2007

Mom/Dad/Auntie Moe
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We miss you!!!
HI Ben, We just had a lovely tour of Greenland. It's hard to believe there is so much beauty up there. What a thrill to look at all these pics. It gives us a wee bit of a perspective on what you see everyday. I can't imagine paying 8$ for a banana!!!We are having a relaxing evening here in Guelph. I am so happy to have your mom and dad with me for a couple of days. THey are heading west on Wed. It was so good to talk to you at the cottage. Take care Ben. We love you lots and lots!!! Your loving mommy/pops/auntie Moe

4th September 2007

Tube rider Dave
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Barrels everywhere
Hey Ben , It's great to see the pictures and here your story of the mighty Greenland. I think you are the first person i have ever met that has been there. Quite an accomplishment for sure. Keep working away and will be surfing down Baja soon enough. Oh ya, 12 dollar cuecumber? Stick with the beer and cheese. Ok not to bum you out but the surf has been simply sick, barrels at magnolia, barrels at hungtinton even barrels right out my front door. More to come . Take care, Dave

5th September 2007

Karen
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A Land of such beauty and solitude!
Thank you Ben for allowing us to share in your experiences in Greenland. You had no trouble keeping my attention with the video, photos and wonderful journal. I await your next entry. Love A Karen xoxo

16th January 2008

The Steiners
M&J

Very Interesting
I'm taking a serious look at some wild places to travel. What are the options as far as lodging and travelling in the city? I understand there are ferries between cities, but what do you do once you're there? Hotels?

6th February 2008

Meg
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Fisk!
Hey! You're working in Fisk?! You must be working for TNG. I was there the first two years of the project - left last year. So gorgeous, isn't it?! I'm insanely jealous, I miss my rocks so much.... Great blog - I hope you enjoyed it. :)

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