St. Anthony, Newfoundland

Lying on the northern reaches of the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. Anthony is one of Canada’s most thriving tourist destinations. History of settlement in the area reaches back as far as the 16^th century, when the French used the town’s well-sheltered harbor as a seasonal fishing station.

The high today was only 57 degrees – a bit chilly for both of us. We were both so looking forward to a break from the Arizona heat, but we’re now missing home and looking forward to our return next week.   

Qaqortoq, Greenland

At just over 3,000 inhabitants, Qaqortoq is the largest town in Southern Greenland. The name itself means "White," which accurately describes the landscape of white granite seen here. The history of the area dates back to Viking settlements, but the present-day town was founded in 1775 by Danish and Norwegian colonists.

The Norwegian influence can be seen in the very colorful houses that scatter the otherwise stark landscape. Other notable landmarks include a fountain built in 1927, making it the oldest fountain in Greenland.