Today we rounded North Cape, the northernmost point of Europe. After experiencing a bit of motion from the sea we put into a protected cove on the north coast of Finmark. Those of us who went a shore walked through vegetation typical of the north dwarf birch ecotype, crow berries, low bush cranberries, hellbore and mosses could be seen flourishing above the raised beaches.
A skeleton of a reindeer was found, a testimony to the presence of the Lapplander or Sami people whose culture is dependent on this tundra species. The day ended with a view on the sparkling waters doted with the occasional Black Guillemot, Great Black-backed Gulls, Common Eiders and crêche of Red-breasted Mergansers. As a parting bonus we saw several White-tailed Eagles rising regally into the azure skies.
A skeleton of a reindeer was found, a testimony to the presence of the Lapplander or Sami people whose culture is dependent on this tundra species. The day ended with a view on the sparkling waters doted with the occasional Black Guillemot, Great Black-backed Gulls, Common Eiders and crêche of Red-breasted Mergansers. As a parting bonus we saw several White-tailed Eagles rising regally into the azure skies.
