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Land of Ice and Fog: Ch 2

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July 19th 2009
Friday 8-8-08 Today we are awakened at 6:30 with a humpback whale sighting. Amanda and I bundle up and trip out into the cold air (38°F, a mere 4°C). On the observation deck, a Scandinavian in shorts and tee-shirt (he does admit that it is cold) points out the sighting. I race down to the bow of the ship, joining Richard the bird-man and the voyage photographer Kevin. There I watched a ... read more

North America » Greenland

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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 Europe... ... read more