Journal Entry
U.S. students Evan, Jeannie, and Taylor at the microscopesU.S. students Evan, Jeannie, and Taylor at the microscopes analyzing the composition of Greenland ketchup and various animal hair samples. Photo: Laura Lukes (2011)

The excitement builds as we approach the official start date for the Kangerlussuaq Field School!

Today's Agenda Highlights

  1. Visiting sled dog puppies
Dog sled puppyDog sled puppy. Photo: Laura Lukes (2011)
  1. Hike to ice sheet runoff waterfall
U.S. participants on waterfall hikeU.S. participants on waterfall hike. Photo: Laura Lukes (2011) waterfallWaterfall. Photo: Laura Lukes (2011)

  1. Shopping in Greenlandic stores

  2. View of Kangerlussuaq from nearby ridge and exploring glacial features

U.S. participants studying glacial polish. Photo: Laura Lukes (2011)U.S. participants studying glacial polish StriationsStriations. Photo: Laura Lukes (2011)
  1. Final preparations for student arrivals