Tag Archives: Greenland

Greenland? Absolutely Possible.

Posted on June 4, 2012 by chronictraveler

Eight whole months after my trip to Greenland, I finally ordered prints of my photos. Yes, procrastination has become especially easy in the digital photography age. I thumb through photos of endless mountains, wildflower laced fields, and deep sparkling ice … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Irony – Greenland, Iceland and the Faroes with Fibromyalgia

Posted on November 7, 2011 by chronictraveler

Irony walks arm in arm with fibromyalgia. I find myself amazed at what I can accomplish, tasks and adventures that sound impossible in the face of fibro pain and fatigue, and shaking my head at the simple activities that flummox me … Continue reading →

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More Greenland Photos Posted

Posted on September 20, 2011 by chronictraveler

I think I saved the best of Greenland for last. I loved my stay on the sheep farm of Inneruulalik – one night was not enough! My hosts Hendrine and Jørgen Lund were friendly and gracious and I learned much … Continue reading →

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More Greenland Photos – Qassiarsuk

Posted on September 18, 2011 by chronictraveler

Wow, I’m fast today! Another batch of Greenland photos, this time from Qassiarsuk, home to the Norse ruins of Erik the Red’s settlement Brattahlið. For whatever reason, the slideshow has a mispelling in the name of Erik’s wife, Ϸjóðhildur, which … Continue reading →

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First Batch of Greenland Photos Posted

Posted on September 18, 2011 by chronictraveler

I have begun to sift through all my gazillions of photos from my trip through Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. In my enthusiasm, I took thousands. So this may take awhile! To whet your appetite, I have posted a … Continue reading →

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Top of the World – Greenland

Posted on August 14, 2011 by chronictraveler

I am back to Iceland after a week of traversing SW Greenland. Back in the world of easy Internet access for the wayward traveler, with the wonders of Iceland before me, and all I long to do is hop a … Continue reading →

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Glaciers and Norse Ruins

Posted on August 8, 2011 by chronictraveler

I am in a “pinch me” moment. Greenland is beyond my imaginings and that is saying something! This will be an extremely short post as everything is super expensive here, including Internet. But I just had to tell you about … Continue reading →

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Researching to a Richer Travel Experience

Posted on July 27, 2011 by chronictraveler

In one week I board the plane for Iceland. My personal countdown is nearing its end. So how can you read my excitement? Am I bouncing around unable to sit still? Speed talking to everyone I encounter about my plans, … Continue reading →

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Packing Light – An Endeavour in Priorities

Posted on July 12, 2011 by chronictraveler

3 weeks and counting! In the mad dash right before a trip, I cannot contain my glee. I want to dance on the rooftops ala Dick Van Dyke with my own chimney sweep and sing my anticipation for the world … Continue reading →

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Taming the Worry Gene

Posted on July 8, 2011 by chronictraveler

It’s the final stretch before I fly to Iceland. Call it the inevitable before any extended vacation, but somehow the last couple of weeks before a trip my to-do list always grows exponentially and inexplicably. First there are the must-dos … Continue reading →

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