Saturday 16th May
A very early start to get the helicopter to Qaqortoq, leaving at 0630. The planned stop in Qaqortoq was for three hours which we planned to use for breakfast and then trying to locate a landing craft that we could possibly use to get the contents of the container to base camp. Breakfast was no problem and we found three potential landing crafts – however, finding the owners and how available they are is another matter! We managed to get a telephone number and are advised to call in a few days time. Returning to the helicopter pad we find we are delayed as there is a rescue in operation. Someone has gone out in a light aircraft and run out of fuel so had to put the plane down in the sea. All possible rescue resources are diverted and we are told to wait. Several hours later no news on the rescue but we are on the way to Nanortalik. Met by Niels and staying in Old Anders House – a tiny house which resembles a garden shed – home for the night! We are tired as we arrive in this small fishing village perched on the edge of this small island. Tomorrow morning we are leaving for the fjord so the excitement mounts – it’s been a long journey so far and we are ready to get into the expedition area.