Maniitsoq, Greenland

Today finds us in Maniitsoq, the sixth-largest town in Greenland (population:  less than 2,700 people).  Maniitsoq is Greenlandic for "place of rugged terrain", and it certainly lives up to that name!  We took a stroll through the town, admiring how colourful most of the houses are -- I'm sure their festive hues must be especially appreciated in the long, dark winters!  

We also visited an interesting small museum which showcased some of the traditional costumes made by West-Greenlandic women -- some amazingly intricate beadwork (see extra). 

Also sighted:  The skeleton of a Minke whale, and an arch made from the jawbone of a bowhead whale at the entrance to the harbour.

The main picture was added after I posted today's entry -- it was just too stunning to not make it the feature!  This afternoon, we anchored in front of a fabulous glacier at the end of Sermilinnguaq Fjord (say that six times fast!)  I thought the person standing in the foreground, admiring that amazing ice cave was so helpful in establishing the scale!