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october 2016

The last departure

Last days of the expedition – Sept 7th, 5am. We swiftly take down the camp and walk to « the container » where our equipment is stored. After a quick breakfast, we meet up with Jørgen at the pier. Ittoqqortoormiit nearest airstrip can only be reached by boat (or helicopter), and strong wind is expected by midday. Jørgen is in a hurry to leave.

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Back to Ittoqqortoormiit

Last days of the expedition – Jørgen, local teacher, brings back the whole team in two quick rides to Itto. It's time to take care of the last buisiness with the Inuits, and to pack all the gear which will be shipping back by Northsailing after we left. We enjoy these last moments in Itto, as they allow us to better understand the day-to-day life of this remote community. Farewell Greenland !

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Technical set back for Ingkasi

Expedition last days - Ingkasi, our inuit driver went back to Ittoqqortoormiit to fix his engine and is not coming back. We are stuck on the remote Sydkap. Our camp, a hutt between the fjords, has never been so much cosy. But without boat, we can only wander around, and our days here are numbered ...

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Sydkap – Windy dance between Icebergs

There is one week left before our flight back to Iceland. The clock is ticking. Ironicaly, without boat, we had never been that still.We are stuck. Outside the hutt, the wind is blowing. Sheltered in our new home, we enjoy the unique scenery: A ballet of giant Icebergs . From small ice cubes, to huge iced cliffs they seem stuck in an eternal dance. Evrard is mesmerized by the biggest Icebergs, he dreams of accosting these magestic iced ships. Ice axes in his hands, crampons on his feet, he is ready to challenge these white wall, tainted of blue .

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Greenland expedition : The ten most beautiful pictures of Scoresby Sund

Enjoy the ten most beautiful pictures of the second half of the expedition.

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Greenland Northern lights, an amazing show

The northern lights happened in area close to the magnetic poles. They offer a breath taking show. In Greenland, the team went through a night darker and darker , and was lucky enought to witness this extraordinary event. Commentary.

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