Today, National Geographic Explorer made one of its final stops. It is the second to last day and it was truly unique. In a way, National Geographic Explorer has fallowed a path of Vikings, the first settlers of the Americas, from its journey from Iceland, over to Greenland, and then to Baffin Island.

The journey continued along the eastern coast of Canada, with one of our final stops being L’Anse Aux Meadows which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a special destination for me, one I never expected to see with my own eyes, because it feels like walking the way of my ancestors. I know some of our guests felt the same way. Some of us explored a Viking trail, while others appreciated the joys of the sea.

This special day filled with history ended in St. Anthony’s where the ship awaited us, eager to carry us to the final stops on our journey along the Viking route.