Part Two

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  • Arneliusbreen & Hamiltonbreen
    Arneliusbreen & Hamiltonbreen
    After some great days and Polar Bears in the ice, we moved back to the mainland.
    M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#5249
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Arctic Fox
    Arctic Fox
    Vulpes lagopus - already dressed for winter.
    Smeerenburgfjorden, Zodiac, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#5296
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Arneliusbreen
    Arneliusbreen
    The glacier is pretty inactive due to recession.
    Smeerenburgfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#5303
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Discarded Fishing Gear
    Discarded Fishing Gear
    We landed to get some walking around time.
    Smeerenburgfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#5307
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hamiltonbreen
    Hamiltonbreen
    Recession has separated the glacier into two parts.
    Smeerenburgfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#5309
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hamiltonbreen
    Hamiltonbreen
    The right side of the glacier.
    Smeerenburgfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#5310
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hamiltonbreen
    Hamiltonbreen
    The narrower left side.
    Smeerenburgfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#5315
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hamiltonbreen
    Hamiltonbreen
    Nice reflection.
    Smeerenburgfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#5323
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Purple Sandpiper
    Purple Sandpiper
    Calidris maritima
    Smeerenburgfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#5328
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ringed Seal
    Ringed Seal
    Pusa hispida - curious and very fast, popping up all around the zodiac.
    Smeerenburgfjorden, Zodiac, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#1527
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waterfall
    Waterfall
    A small waterfall from the inactive part of the glacier.
    Hamiltonbreen, Zodiac, Smeerenburgfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#5363
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hamiltonbreen
    Hamiltonbreen
    Calving has filled this part of the fjord with chunks of ice.
    Smeerenburgfjorden, Zodiac, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#5374
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Atlantic Walrus
    Atlantic Walrus
    Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus - we surprised this young walrus that was feeding on clams under the ice.
    Hamiltonbreen, Zodiac, Smeerenburgfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#1546
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Atlantic Walrus
    Atlantic Walrus
    Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus - curious, the walrus came up too close to the zodiac and splashed a bit swimming away.
    Hamiltonbreen, Zodiac, Smeerenburgfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#1548
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ice
    Ice
    We hiked on an outcropping between parts of the Hamiltonbreen glacier.
    Smeerenburgfjorden, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#5399
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Clouds
    Clouds
    We cruised a bit more looking for the Arctic Fox.
    Smeerenburgfjorden, Zodiac, Svalbard, Norway, September 17, 2016
    2016-09-17#5410
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Leaving Smeerenburgbreen
    Leaving Smeerenburgbreen
    Departing our night's anchorage for the next stop.
    M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#5450
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Harbor Seals
    Harbor Seals
    Phoca vitulina
    Zodiac, Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#1582
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Harbor Seal
    Harbor Seal
    Phoca vitulina - balancing on a rock to rest and warm up.
    Zodiac, Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#1587
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Harbor Seals
    Harbor Seals
    Phoca vitulina - an easier spot to relax.
    Zodiac, Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#1606
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Andree Expedition Monument
    Andree Expedition Monument
    Sight of unsuccessful helium balloon attempts to the North Pole.
    Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#5464
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Whaler's Grave, 1660
    Whaler's Grave, 1660
    No deserted, Virgohamna was the site of considerable historic activity now marked with a memorial and information sign.
    Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#5469
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sir Arnold Pike's House, circa 1888
    Sir Arnold Pike's House, circa 1888
    Englishman Arnold Pike erected a pre-fabricated house here. His intention was to spend the winter in Svalbard, with the aim of experiencing the changing seasons in this remote, exotic land.
    Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#5470
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Iron Filing Barrels
    Iron Filing Barrels
    Combined with Sulfuric Acid, Helium was produced for two expeditions.
    Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#5474
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sulphuric Acid Containers
    Sulphuric Acid Containers
    Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#5478
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Walter Wellman Airship Hangar, 1906, 1909
    Walter Wellman Airship Hangar, 1906, 1909
    Partial remains of a large airship hangar.
    Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#5481
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 'Polarsyssel'
    'Polarsyssel'
    The governor/chief of police's leased ship modeled on North Sea oil rig support ships.
    M/S Stockholm, NY-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, September 19, 2016
    2016-09-19#5500
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    With rain coming down, we passed on visiting town since we had visited before.
    Dock, NY-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, September 19, 2016
    2016-09-19#5504
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    We passed on this landing due to rain, having visited on another trip.
    M/S Stockholm, NY-London, Svalbard, Norway, September 19, 2016
    2016-09-19#5508
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kongsfjorden
    Kongsfjorden
    Rainy, overcast day.
    M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 19, 2016
    2016-09-19#5512
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kongsbreen
    Kongsbreen
    An active glacier on softer substrate.
    M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 19, 2016
    2016-09-19#5539
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ice & Glacial Flour
    Ice & Glacial Flour
    The water in front of this glacier is heavily colored with glacial flour.
    Kongsbreen, M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 19, 2016
    2016-09-19#5546
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ice
    Ice
    Kongsvegen, M/S Stockholm, Svalbard, Norway, September 19, 2016
    2016-09-19#5549
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Small Waterfall
    Small Waterfall
    Photographed at the coastline.
    Alkhornet, Svalbard, Norway, September 20, 2016
    2016-09-20#5555
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coastline Rocks
    Coastline Rocks
    Alkhornet, Svalbard, Norway, September 20, 2016
    2016-09-20#5565
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coastline Rocks
    Coastline Rocks
    Alkhornet, Svalbard, Norway, September 20, 2016
    2016-09-20#5573
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stream
    Stream
    Alkhornet, Svalbard, Norway, September 20, 2016
    2016-09-20#5580
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Arctic Fox
    Arctic Fox
    Vulpes lagopus - curious and not particularly wary of us.
    Alkhornet, Svalbard, Norway, September 20, 2016
    2016-09-20#1704
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Arctic Fox
    Arctic Fox
    Vulpes lagopus
    Alkhornet, Svalbard, Norway, September 20, 2016
    2016-09-20#1707
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Svalbard Reindeer
    Svalbard Reindeer
    Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus
    Alkhornet, Svalbard, Norway, September 20, 2016
    2016-09-20#5587
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Svalbard Reindeer
    Svalbard Reindeer
    Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus
    Alkhornet, Svalbard, Norway, September 20, 2016
    2016-09-20#1729
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coal Mine
    Coal Mine
    Coal is the reason for the settlement where as many as 1,600 people lived and worked.
    Dock, Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 20, 2016
    2016-09-20#5609
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coal Loading Crane
    Coal Loading Crane
    Part of the coal mining equipment of the defunct mining operation that ended in 1998.
    Dock, Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 20, 2016
    2016-09-20#5618
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Old Power Plant
    Old Power Plant
    The coal fired power plant that is no longer used.
    Dock, Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 20, 2016
    2016-09-20#5619
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Boats
    Boats
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5637
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Boat Engine
    Boat Engine
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5641
    Larry L. Jackson
  • City Sign
    City Sign
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5649
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Heliport Building
    Heliport Building
    The newest building in Pyramiden.
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5654
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Barrel & Panel
    Barrel & Panel
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5659
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-legged Kittiwakes
    Black-legged Kittiwakes
    Rissa tridactyla - nesting on every available ledge.
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5660
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hotel & Bar
    Hotel & Bar
    With only 8 people in the settlement, this is the only residence building.
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5671
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Canteen
    Canteen
    Free meals were served here for everyone daily.
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5680
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kitchen Machines
    Kitchen Machines
    Photographed at ISO 102,400.
    Canteen, Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5690
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kitchen Cookers
    Kitchen Cookers
    Photographed at ISO 11,400.
    Canteen, Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5694
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Window View
    Window View
    Canteen, Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5706
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stairway
    Stairway
    One side of a double stairway photographed at ISO 102,400.
    Canteen, Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5710
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Northernmost Lenin Bust
    Northernmost Lenin Bust
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5718
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sasha
    Sasha
    A St. Petersburg native who has worked as guide for nearly 5 years and is ready to do something else.
    Culture's House, Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5723
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Projector Room
    Projector Room
    The building contained a movie theater, a ball court and many other rooms for activities to keep residents sane in this remote place.
    Culture's House, Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5733
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Film
    Film
    In the projector room of the theater.
    Culture's House, Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5731
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Swimming Hall
    Swimming Hall
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5720
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Northernmost Pool
    Northernmost Pool
    Photo at ISO 64,000
    Swimming Hall, Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5751
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stairway
    Stairway
    Swimming Hall, Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5762
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mine Administration Walkway
    Mine Administration Walkway
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5804
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Covered Walkway
    Covered Walkway
    Necessary for moving around in winter.
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5819
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mine Building & Walkway
    Mine Building & Walkway
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5826
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coal Mine
    Coal Mine
    Mine shafts in the mountain extend well below sea level.
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5683
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mine Structures
    Mine Structures
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5838
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mine Structures
    Mine Structures
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5843
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crane
    Crane
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5871
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coal Conveyor
    Coal Conveyor
    Heading back to the ship after our tour of the settlement.
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5875
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Scrap Metal
    Scrap Metal
    Metal seems to be the only thing being recycled.
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5877
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Scrap Valves
    Scrap Valves
    Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5881
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sun Shafts
    Sun Shafts
    Windy conditions.
    M/S Stockholm, Billefjord, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5882
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hillside
    Hillside
    A spot we have visited before.
    Skansbukta, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5896
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shipwreck
    Shipwreck
    Skansbukta, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5904
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lichens
    Lichens
    Much of the upper beach rocks have this golden lichen.
    Skansbukta, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5906
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waterfall
    Waterfall
    The wind was blowing the water back up to the top of the falls.
    Skansbukta, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5910
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mined Gypsum
    Mined Gypsum
    Most of the material that came out of the mine.
    Skansbukta, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5912
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mined Gypsum
    Mined Gypsum
    The mine failed because the gypsum was low quality.
    Skansbukta, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5914
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mine Railway
    Mine Railway
    Skansbukta, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5923
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rusty Wheelbarrow
    Rusty Wheelbarrow
    Skansbukta, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5927
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Purple Saxifrage
    Purple Saxifrage
    Saxifraga oppistifolia - the white variety.
    Skansbukta, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5928
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hut
    Hut
    On previous visits, we have seen people using this hut.
    Skansbukta, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5942
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tufted Saxifrage
    Tufted Saxifrage
    Saxifraga cespitosa - there were few flowers this time of year.
    Skansbukta, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5948
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mountain Avens seeds
    Mountain Avens seeds
    Dryas octopetala - in the absence of pollinators, wind and self-pollination are the norm.
    Skansbukta, Svalbard, Norway, September 21, 2016
    2016-09-21#5953
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    With the trip over, our first flight headed home.
    SAS Flight, Barents Sea, September 22, 2016
    2016-09-22#0012
    Larry L. Jackson