Today we sailed in the wake of the Vikings! The crossing towards Greenland has been truly delightful so far. In order to be properly prepared for outings on Greenland, we attended a mandatory briefing about behavior in the Arctic, including the importance of complying with safety procedures for landings in polar bear country. All guests and staff brought outer gear down to basecamp for biosecurity. Today’s teatime was hosted in and around the laundry on deck three, and we got to meet the laundrymen and other key personnel working behind the scenes. The afternoon program included two great presentations. Captain Aaron Wood gave a very informative talk on National Geographic Endurance, and Special Guest Speaker Inga Dora Markussen introduced us to Greenland’s history, culture, and living conditions in general. Many questions followed both presentations, proof that the topics resonated with guests. We’re all excited at the thought of reaching the east coast of Greenland during the coming night. Stay tuned!