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Exploring Northern Svalbard

August 1st 2018
Around 7:30 this morning the Silver Cloud anchored off Smeerenburg (which means blubber town). This landing spot is a know walrus haul out so we were hoping to see them today, however when Skulk announced our arrival he also advised that the Walruses were not there. I was scheduled for a 9:30 zodiac landing so decided to have a quick breakfast beforehand in the La Terrazzo restaurant. Smeeren ... read more
Europe » Norway » Northern Norway

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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