Sunday 25th August to Thursday the 29th August

In and around Sisimiut.

I woke up this morning in the very comfortable hostel at about 9am.  It feels good to know that we don't have to carry big packs today and that we can just wonder around Sisimiut like regular people.
The weather has also taken a turn for the worse so we spare a thought for our Czech friends camping on the outskirts of the town.

Our weather forecast of two days ago is proving to be spot on.  The wind is picking up, its getting wetter with heavy rain and sleet over the town which falls as snow on the mountains surrounding Sisimiut which now have a fresh dusting of snow on them.

After a breakfast of porridge (some things don't change) we talk about our plans for the day.  We are both keen to climb the mountain at the back of Sisimiut.  This would be the one we skirted around yesterday on our way into the town.  However, this is a serious climb over some very craggy terrain, so we both agree that we'll only attempt this if the weather is good.

For today, we agree to wonder down to the docks and to have a look around the museum. The museum is worth a look as it gives a good insight into the various stages of Sisimiut's development.  As for getting some little trinket for my wife, forget it! Gifts are incredibly expensive here.  You can easily pay $50.00 for a pair of earrings.

After the museum we went to the supermarket a got some basics.  I am still trying to use up my left over trail food to save money.

We found the bakery in Sisimiut which is quite famous amongst those who have hiked the ACT.  It did not disappoint.  The range of cakes was amazing so, obviously, we had to sample them and they tasted as good as they looked.  The coffee was pretty good too. I spent the next couple of days wondering to the bakery, playing cards and dozing,  Unfortunately, the weather didn't pick up so a hike to the top of the mountain didn't happen.
As we walked around Sisimiut's shops we saw several products with names which raised a chuckle.  I have included a few photos of the products here.

Richard and I were on different flights out of Sisimiut.  I flew out first and I was amazed at how much snow had fallen in the mountains were we had been just a couple of day ago.  We timed it just right.

      

Fancy a bag of Knackers? 

The very comfy room at the hostel. 

Some of the prettier houses in Sisimiut 

Built on solid rock. 

The church and some of the prettier houses. 

Sisimiut church. 

Sisimiut museum. 

Old fishing boat. Part of the museum. 

Whalebone arch to the museum.  

Whalebone arch to the museum. 

Traditional seal skin boat. 

Inside the seal skin boat.

Traditional stone and earth house. 

Inside the traditional stone and earth house. 

Sisimiut docks. 

Sisimiut youth hostel. 

Weather closing in over Sisimiut. 

The mountains surrounding Sisimiut. 

Stree in Sisimiut. 

Old fishing boats at the museum. 

Sled dogs. 

Sled dogs chained up in the town. 

Snow falling on the mountains around Sisimiut. 

The peak we had hoped to climb.  But not with all that snow.

Snow covers the mountains around Sisimiut. 

The crag behind the Sisimiut airport. 

My plane to take me back to Kangerlussuaq. 

Looking over Sisimiut in the direction of where we had come from. 

Looking over Sisimiut.  Much of our final day's route can be seen in this picture. 

Some where down there is the ACT. 

Flying back to Kangerlusuaq.

As we get closer to Kangerlussuaq, the snow dissipates. 

Knud, holds the record for the longest ever dog sled journey. 

Flying from Kangerlusuaq to Copenhagen.  The wing dips over Kangerlussuaq.

Over the ice cap heading home. 

Back at Gatwick 

Back home.