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Kittiwakes
our belongings with keen interest as
Polar Bear Eating whale carcass we watched in silent fascination. From
nibbling on our anchor rope to playfully
interacting with a life vest, this spirited
pup showed a fondness for my sun hat,
nearly demolishing it in the process. Its
playful antics culminated in leaving a
surprise atop my hat. Since leaving items
on the island was not an option, we had
to retrieve our belongings, but I decided
to leave the hat on the ship as a cherished
memento of our unforgettable encounter
On our way back, we made a stop at with the Arctic wildlife.
Cap Waldburg which is renowned for
its bustling polar bear activity and a cliff
teeming with nesting kittiwakes. A brief
hike up the terrain led us straight to the
heart of the action.

Fox approaching

Cliff of nesting Kittiwakes
Upon setting foot on shore, we were
greeted by our first encounter with
wildlife: a curious fox pup, approximately
two years old, darted down from the hills
to investigate us. Fearless and undeterred
by our presence, it proceeded to inspect Attack on my sun hat and run...

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