Neither photos nor Words can do justice to the magnficent sights we experienced on the first day despite cold, wet and grey weather. It was still the moment of a lifetime to be so close to so many absolutely stunning, gigantic icebergs and glaciers.
To get so near that they tower over you was absolutely amazing, simply breathtaking.
To cut a path through the scattered ice and to watch the birds skimming the tops of the waves!what a fantastic opportunity.
To see the thousands of different shapes and forms of the ice, nature's fabulous sculptures. What incredible colours too.
It was so fabulous to see how the icebergs stood out so brightly in such murky conditions. In the sun they must be dazzling. We didn't need the sun to make this an unforgettable experience. It was perfect as it was!
The next day it was equally fabulous to see the ice fields clearly, from the breakfast table on deck 6. I didn't realise what an incredible day lay ahead - another best of life!
As I left for land , in clear sunny weather, the fog came out of nowhere and enshrouded us. I was pleased we found shore ok! Visibility was literally only metres. Feeling positive though I walked through Ilulissat, which translated means, very appropriately, 'icebergs'.
Nothing special as towns go but its situation beside one of the world's most active glaciers, Sermeq Kujalleq, is what makes it stunning. Apparently the 40 km long and 7 km wide fjord produces about 20 million tons of ice daily.
Despite the fog, I headed towards a recommended walk .As I passed one of the husky dog valleys ( there are 6000 dogs here, 4600 people!) the fog started to lift.
By the time I had enjoyed 10 minutes watching proud mum with five pups , the sky was clear again and sun was out. Fantastic. And it stayed that way all day.
After some steep wooden steps ( I am getting used to these now) I got my first, what I thought were close- up, views of the icebergs and glacier. I had not realised just how close they were o the town the day before.
The walkway took me over gently rounded rocks, through marsh area, valleys and clifftops. It was very well marked, but I certainly woukd not have done it in the fog. I walked for nearly an hour before I encountered another walker. It was fantastic to be alone in this spectacular environment.
The views became more and more spectacular as I neared the glacier. No sounds apart from the occasionAl crash of ice into the water. Sensational.
I stopped for lunch . What a breathtaking view. Two Chinese tourists came by and kindly took this photo.
The views in every direction were fabulous. I could have stayed for hours! It was truly surreal.
I also really appreciared the colourful carpetof lichen, berries and low lying shrubs. Nature's brilliant patterns.
Although relatively weary from the hilly walk, I could see the boardwalk in the distance leading to yet more unbelievable views of Senerniut bay and Kangia icefjord, world heritage site, and I just had to keep walking!😀
better was still to come. Incredible! As I climbed yet another wooden staircase and negotiated a few boulders, this was the majestic view which awaited me. Wow! Out of this world.
And another corner and I started to ask myself if it was all a dream. I felt so incredibly lucky to have been able to experience this gorgeous place. It definitely is the highlight of this trip.
With wonderful memories of such marvelous places i headed back to the town, not without many a stop to admire the huskies - hundreds of them. There were such cute puppies. This little fella wanted to follow us into town. The owner, who I met, was not worried. Apparently they come back!
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