Nuuk

We are so glad to be here in Nuuk.  Natuk Hansen and her mother Káte have welcomed us into their lovely home, which has a beautiful view of the bay.  We have seen whales and seals.

the Hansen's home

the view from our room

We have enjoyed several walks the Hansens, getting to know the area and enjoying the scenery.   The houses are painted with bold colors, which make a striking contrast with the more muted landscape.

Natuk's neighborhood

the cathedral

The area is dramatically gorgeous.  Káte took us on a short walk where we had this view. Noralynn has also admired some of the oldest rocks on earth.

Sermitsiaq

Archean rocks

We visited the National Museum of Greenland:  a good place to learn about the history and culture.

narwhal skull

Close by is a workshop that carries on traditional decorative work.

the Katuaq cultural center

Natuk and Tina

A friend of Natuk's works at the cultural center. She treated us to a "snack" of snow crabs.

I'm going to let pictures tell the story for a while...

"women's knives", used for seals

Greenland's flag

the travelers

Noralynn and Káte

the pulpit

We visited Nuuk's cathedral (the diocese is all of Greenland).  Greg played the organ.
 

the tracker organ

the altar

 












The Malik swimming pool was popular on a hot summer day... and the outside view was spectacular.

We were invited to a family birthday party, with more gorgeous views, friendly people, and delicious food.  A dab of reindeer fat can be used in tea instead of cream!

Natuk and her father

enjoying the rocks

tasty bread... with attitude!