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for two or three years, we might [29]
better have brought the 'Cruett' a
long and thus not have been
obliged to go back to Godhavn!
But we could not have sailed
her, for lack of wind, hence we
really lost no time. Orifak (or.
Ulifak, as it is also called) is at the
base of lofty cliffs forming [illegible]
Mountain, which is about 2200
feet high and receives its name,
meaning Nest Mountain, from the
myriads of sea birds that breed in
its crevices every summer.
Returning to our landing place
we partook of an excellent luncheon
provided by the inspector and con-
sisting of rye bread, Danish butter,
anchovies, Roquefort cheese, bottled
danish beer and cordial - quite a