by John Overholt
Departure in August 2022
Region: Arctic
Destinations: Greenland, Svalbard
Ship: m/v Ortelius
Highlights: Arctic Tern, Musk Ox, Polar Bear, Bearded Seal, Little Auk, Ptarmigan, Hiking
Great trip overall. Enjoyed everyone we had contact with. Great weather, unexpectedly calm and warm. Only disappointment was fewer wildlife than hoped..
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