Iceland to Kalaallit Nunaat Expedition 2025 – Youth Blog Collection 2
July 15, 2025
Livia Lee Amos
I had the privilege to go hiking in the Greenlandic mountains where the tips reach the clouds, and then water so blue from the glaciers. It was amazing and almost magical. I am very grateful I got the opportunity to do something as amazing as this. I forgot my rain pants and my rubber boots were too small to cross, so Michael carried me, thank you, Michael.
The rain felt like pellets hitting my skin, it was so cold everywhere turned red, but it was well worth it. I also saw a traditional fox trap made entirely of rocks. The educators explained how it was used, and I am fascinated.
Thank God for another day,
Yours, Livia Lee Amos.
Kalluk Burton
Today was amazing, we got to go for a drive on the zodiac, then we got to go on the land in Greenland. We saw fox traps, beautiful mountains. Imaa ublumi tikiktugut kalaallit Nunaatmii kajjarnaqtualuk, ajjigikraaluk nunavunmi ammalu Greenland. It was a beautiful day I also got to talk to other Greenlandic people about the similarities between our dialects.
Héloïse Soyer
A memorable moment that I’m gonna keep in mind for a long time is the first Zodiac’s tour that we did in Sikuiuitteq, Greenland. We navigated around icebergs and saw all different shades of blues and greys in the landscape. It was so beautiful. I learned that the older the ice, the more compact it gets and the less air bubbles can stay inside, so it becomes more blue. We can really see some white icebergs and some really bright blue ones. Also, my team even got the chance to see an iceberg flip in the water. It was so impressive. I was speechless the whole time we were on the water, it really felt like a dream. I’m so grateful to experience moments like this in such an incredible place.
July 16, 2025
Kalluk Burton
Yesterday was a very good day, we got to go on the land of Greenland and go for a little hike at Kangerluluk. I also had some good conversations about the differences of our dialects.
Maxim Sylliboy
I have been loving this expedition quite significantly. I loved everything so far; from the walks in Ottawa to zodiac excursions in Greenland, and even to the meals being served on the ship. I love even the minuscule things that many individuals miss. This expedition has been a life-changing experience so far. I’ve been reflecting very often, and I’m noticing a pattern. I regret *not* doing things. But, I have no regrets of the things I *have* done. What this tells me is that I should do more things that I feel like I’ll regret not doing. A quote I love is “nothing changes if nothing changes,” so I will do more and try to minimize that feeling of regret as much as possible.
Beau Taptuna
I am enjoying this great opportunity to get to know more about different cultures in Greenland/Iceland. DAY 1 in Ottawa on July 8, I was not expecting to be there for 3 days, some of us got to Ottawa on 9 and rest of us on the 10th. Day 1 on the ship, I found out that I can get seasick, but I dodged the seasickness by walking around and looking at the horizon. The first 2 days on the ship we were at sea. On the 3rd day, in the late afternoon or evening me, Micheal, and Robert decided to get in the hot tub just before we got to Greenland, so the three of us had a GREAT welcome to Greenland. Yesterday, July 15, was our first time on the ground since the 12, we were at a place called Ugly Fjords. Today will be going to the land again in Lindenow Fjords. I will come back and give an update in the next couples days!
Sipula Ann Denise Maniapik
Adventure Canada – with the Students On Ice. This is a place where we’re continually learning and exploring new places/about the arctic, the land, sea ice, ocean & the animals in the arctic. I am thankful & grateful to have had this opportunity to explore Iceland and their history along with Kalaaliit Nunaat, Greenland.
Emma Walkus
We are making our way from the eastern edge of Greenland and preparing ourselves for the route ahead. I started my morning with a presentation, learning about the history and relations between the eastern and western communities of Greenland. I was brought to awareness about the political, social and economic imbalance between the two areas.
I took part in assisting Madison Williams, a young explorer, with her analysis of phytoplankton populations in the Arctic. We used a long net with a sample jar attached to the end of it, and made sure to keep it close to the surface of the water, dragging it behind us while on the zodiac to Kangerluluk. Kalluk and I switched out holding the net because it was very tiring on the arms. Later that evening, we looked under a microscope and actually got to see the different kinds of zooplankton and phytoplankton from the samples we took. To sample the water and further look in to find what we had caught was both fascinating and rewarding.
Darius des Vignes
Waterfalls was a recurring theme for me today. As we walked upon the mosquito-infested lands, a clear goal led me down the rugged coast. The scenic view of the Greenlandic fjords never fails to impress me. I had an opportunity to speak to the former PM for the first time, and I admired her passion for showcasing her home country and joining the expedition herself. In the end, I got some great pictures of the waterfall, and it’s streaming from the mountains down to the sea. For our second landing, we explored an archeological site, where houses and burial grounds were scattered. Though it was interesting to learn about, the small waterfall at the end of the trail caught my eye. Looking forward, I’m eager to reach West Greenland and meet the people who settled down here, and whose lives revolve around this impressive climate and terrain.
Maile Young
The expedition so far has been so amazing. There have been so many different experiences with the zodiac cruises, landings, lectures and SOI huddles. Yesterday we went on two Zodiac landings in Kuusuasia and Narsaq. In Kuusuasia, we visited the falls which were a short walk from the landing. The waterfalls were gorgeous and very peaceful. Narsaq was an archaeological site containing ruins of houses and many graves. The area contained so many artifacts, and we were able to learn a lot about the past of the people who were on the land.