Chuck's Spot

Exploring God's Creation...

Svalbard, Norway

<br>The town of Longyearbyen, northern-most permanent settlement in the world.<br>Leaving Longyearbyen<br>Hamiltonbukta (bay). Our first Zodiac outing after leaving Longyearbyen.<br>Lichen on rock in Hamiltonbukta.<br>Rock and reflection; Hamiltonbukta.<br>Hamiltonbukta<br>Reflections in Hamiltonbukta.<br>Our first polar bear sighting in Hamiltonbukta.<br>Polar bear licking its paw.<br>Glaciers in Hamiltonbukta.<br>Black Guillemot.<br>Walrus family<br>Walrus.<br>Florabukta<br>Florabukta<br>Rocks at Florabukta<br>Rocks at Florabukta<br>Rusty Floatsom at Florabukta<br>Rocks and driftwood.<br>Third largest ice wall in the world. This glacier has a wall that extends about 250 miles.<br>Closeup of ice wall.<br>Iceberg<br>iceberg<br>Ivory Gull<br>Pancake Ice in North Pole Ice Pack.<br>Abandoned mining ship.