 |
|
Day 1 - September 3, 2011 - Reykjavik, Iceland
My colleagues and I were out together with the guests on the open deck enjoying the sunny afternoon as we sailed away from Iceland.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 2 - September 4, 2011 - At Sea
Dressed in their best, guests began to arrive and to enjoy canapés and cocktails before Captain Golubev gave his welcome speech and introduced his senior officers.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 3 - September 5, 2011 - Skjoldungen Fjord, Greenland
We sailed into this steep, long fjord. And on both sides there were quite some glaciers, some of them even reaching the waterline. At about 09:30, we reached the Thrym Glacier.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 4 - September 6, 2011 - Prins Christian Sund & Augpilagtoq, Greenland
Just before 9 am we came close to the Sermet Glacier, which is the southernmost reach of the Greenlandic Ice Sheet. Captain Golubev skillfully maneuvered the vessel inside this small fjord so we could all get good views of the glacier.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 5 - September 7, 2011 - Qaqortoq and Hvalsey, Greenland
Although it seems small by our standards, for Greenland this is a large city! From the ship we had great views of the town and its brightly coloured houses that covered the mountain slopes.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 6 - September 8, 2011 - Brattahlid and Itteleq, Southern Greenland
The views were great with meadows, gentle hills, hayfields, and more dramatic mountains in the background.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 7 - September 9, 2011 - At sea
My day ended with a 7:00 pm welcome cocktail party for first-time guests of Silversea hosted by the Captain in The Observation Lounge. Daniil introduced the company, the owner, and the Venetian Club while we sipped on champagne and nibbled on appetizers.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 8 - September 10, 2011 - At sea
After the beautiful days in Greenland, the Silver Explorer was on her way to our next stop: St. Anthony in Newfoundland, Canada. Overcast weather and a little bit bumpy sea were the factors that characterized our day at sea.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 9 - September 11, 2011 - St. Anthony
After that it was a short trip to another reconstruction, the Viking Norstead Village.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 10 - September 12, 2011 - At sea, Canada
During the night, the sea became far rougher than expected, and the Captain and his officers on the Bridge had to reduce the speed of the Silver Explorer.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 11 - September 13, 2011 - Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, Canada
Today we had a half-day visit to the tablelands. The weather could not have been any better, with sunny and blue skies and a very agreeable temperature.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 12 - September 14, 2011 - Magdalen Islands, Quebec Province, Canada
Our next stop was at the Dune de Sud beach (or South Dune Beach), which stretches for over 22 km.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 13 - September 15, 2011 - Bonaventure Island, Quebec, Canada
Is was truly an amazing sight, watching the gannets come and go, rejoining their mates as they return from the sea, the bonding rituals of fencing beaks and mutual preening, the sky pointing, how they regurgitate and feed their chicks, and the fierce fights as one bird walks through a neighbour’s territory.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 14 - September 16, 2011 - Havre St. Pierre, Canada
Here, the highlight of our visit was the majestic limestone monoliths. Carved over millions of years these natural sculptures shapes set your imagination free to envision what you will.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 15 - September 17, 2011 - At sea
In the evening our guests enjoyed a delicious dinner in The Restaurant looking out on the clam and beautiful St. Lawrence River as we made our way towards Quebec.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 16 - September 18, 2011 - Quebec City, Canada
Taking the time to climb the well-built paths and staircases, we snapped away as the water cascaded over the limestone cliffs, eventually meeting the waters of the St. Lawrence River.
(read more)
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
Day 17 - September 19, 2011 - Montreal, Canada
In the morning we arrived in Montreal, our last port of this voyage. But it was still too early to think about saying “goodbye” to our guests.
(read more)
|