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IN THE LAND OF THE HUMAN BEINGS

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HOLIDAY AMONG THE AMMASSALIK INUITS
A marvelous journey into the true Greenland and a
rare opportunity to be part of the fascinating
lifestyle of the Ammassalik Inuit's. In the
Land of The Human Beings is most likely as far
from a crowded tourist destinations and properly
the closest to a culture so very different from
you own as youre ever going to get. Do not
expect any traditional luxury, but be ready for a
traveling experience of a lifetime. In this
part of the world the time is The daily life of
an Inuit hunter is refreshingly different. Of
course time in a settlement is measured in hours
and days, but only when speaking about opening
hours at the school and the shop, for a hunter it
really doesnt make much sense. His life is far
more influenced by the tide and the ice situation
and good and bad weather. Experiencing East
Greenland along with an Inuit is a unique
opportunity to observe the very close bonds
between the Inuit and nature.   In the Land of
The Human Being is developed by local hunters and
Destination East Greenland. The daily life
activities are organized into tour packages where
domestic transportation, accommodation and full
board, tours and activities is included. The
families who offer this holiday are approved by
Destination East Greenland and we offer further
information and bookings free of charge. What you
pay is what the family gets. You can decide to
just rent a room, and do your own exploration or
you can buy a package where youll be part of
all the activities of the Inuit family. No matter
what form of stay you choose a holiday in a
settlement will offer you extraordinary
experiences and photo opportunities. Winter/sprin
g Ice fishing, seal hunting and dog sledding.
Preparing of sealskin and food. Summer Seal
hunting and fishing. Including going with you
host family for a two days fishing trip with tent
to a fishing ground. More information
Telephone [phone]. E-Mail ast_at_ammassalik.gl
or ml_at_ammassalik.gl

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GREETINGS FROM TINITEQILAAQ
Imagine Someplace in the Sermilik Fjord, a
bright arctic summer night in June. You, sitting
on a rock spur and listening to the singing
ice, as the Inuit call the sizzling sound of
bursting air bubbles. And nothing but the deep
silence in front of a majestic scenery composed
of innumerable mountains, valleys, glaciers and
floating icebergs, small and tall. The warm
colours of the sky reflected in the water. From
time to time the melody of a singing bird or the
distant crack of breaking ice. Besides you a
group of hunters one whispering, the others
attentively listening and closely watching the
water. Suddenly, a seals head surfacing, a shot
reverberating from the cliff sides food for man
and beast. I came to East Greenland to live with
Inuit-people in one of the settlements outside of
Tasiilaq. I accompanied them, when they went out
fishing, looking for mussels, and I also had the
privilege to go hunting together with them. I
played with their children and had a lot of fun.
People there thaugt me many new things, and so I
learnt a lot about their daily life. For these
kind and amiable people, patience and endurance
are of more importance than date and time and
clocks. Nature dictates the rhythm. Community
means everything. TV, mobile phones and internet
notwithstanding, they bear a frugal life without
great comfort. Like a matter of course and
without making a fuss about it, I became part of
their community. To accompany them on their trips
on foot or by boat - and follow them at work or
simply to spend time with them was fascinating
and just great! I return back home, grateful and
enriched with unique experiences and hope to be
back soon, next time maybe in winter! Simon
Gerber, Zürich, Schweiz , August 2008
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