Blog # 6 - Prince Christian Sound/Fjord
Due to weather issues and following our delay in Nuuk (Greenland), the captain announced another weather- related problem. Although we were able to leave the port, weather for the next few days would be "concerning." There was a distinct possibility we would not be able to go through the Prince Christian Sound and Fjord. Also, for the same weather-related (wind, fog and strong current) issues, we may have to miss our first stop in Iceland. This typical weather-related problem could conceivably require us to take the long way to Reykavik. However, the captain indicated he would still put the ship in "overdrive" so that we would reach Reykavik in time and enabling passengers to disembark per their specific departure schedule.
Disappointed and just at the point we had to forget going through the sound/fjord, the fog began to unexpectedly dissipate. The captain indicated we would be able to navigate through the fjord; albeit it carefully.
Icebergs were everywhere - all sizes and all shapes; many of which looked like animals or other familiar forms.
This entire area was dangerous. Two professional "iceberg watchers" were on board assisting with the navigation. Stabilizers could not be used given they could be damaged from the part of the iceberg that is under the water.
These icebergs are probably 10 miles away from us
90% of the iceberg is underwater - amazing!
The captain carefully eased the ship closer to these icebergs so we could get better photos
Heading deeper into the fjord
We could almost touch the side of the mountains
It was a wee bit chilly
The turquoise-like color was magnificent
A glacier used to exist in this location
The plateau or middle area used to be covered with many layers of snow and ice...global warming?
Magnificent!
About 8:00 PM - Sun will set for a few hours around 12:30 AM
Iceberg parade
It's amazing how icebergs end up with so many different shapes
Why are icebergs blue? If you were that cold, you'd be that blue too!
The captain was overjoyed with the beauty and the fact we were able to go through the fjord. Many ships are unable to make the passage due to bad weather.
Looks like a vertebrae of a large animal
Almost looks like whipped cream
The captain slowed the ship to a crawl when we came across this guy
We were overwhelmed with the beauty and different shapes of the icebergs and jagged mountains
Proof that Glaciers are melting away
We were told that if/when Greenland glaciers melt, the ocean waters will rise 24 feet resulting in covering up most of our coastal area land mass
In the middle of "nowhere," we came across a small fishing village in the fjord
About 100 people living here have to use boats to get to and from...
Time for hot chocolate
Unaltered photo of midnight sun poking through the fog
Almost looks like a Japanese painting
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