Cruising Prince Christian Sound

Several ships are in Greenland.  The Nieuw Statendam is in yellow.

This morning at about 7 AM we entered rounded the southernmost tip of Greenland.  We entered the
fjords of southern Greenland as we approached Prince Christian Sound.  This part of Greenland was named for Prince Christian of Denmark.  He later became King Christian VIII.

There are only about 54,000 people living in all of Greenland.  There’s one village of 150 Inuit that live in this part of Greenland.  We sailed by their colorful village.  These native people live in this settlement called Aappilattoq.  Aappilattoq means “red” in the native language, and it is for the color of the mountain that rises up behind the village.  The way these people sustain their lives is through hunting and fishing.

Here are a few of the photos of this scenic area. 

As we moved toward the sound, the skies were full of fog.

As the fog lifted from the emerging sun, the mountains became visible.

Icebergs floated as the ship continued on its journey.

The mountains were massive.  You didn't realize the height until the sun broke up the clouds.

It was extemely cold, and it felt good to be standing in the sun.

Again, as we turned from one channel into the Sound, you could see the majesty of the mountains.

You get some idea of the height when you see the folks standing on Deck 12.

Melting snow and glaciers created beautiful waterfalls.

Waterfalls were all around.

The icebergs were of no danger to our ship as it made its way through the sound.

There was so much beauty in the rugged terrain.

About 150 native people are the only ones who live in this remote part of Greenland.

The people of this region survive by hunting and fishing.

These native people seem to have technology.  Is this a weather station or communication device?

One of the locals returning to the isolated village.

The homes are similar to those of the other village... very colorful.

I'm not sure how they constructed their homes on this rock.

With only 155 inhabitants, they still have a church and a store.  I believe the guide said they were Lutherans.

A final look at the village.