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out for the Hike. At Ritterswil we will learn more
on to further proceedings.
Supper was announced at 8.30 P.M. Again
we had a splendid meal.
Retired at 11 P.M.
A clear sun-shine day
Aug 10-97 Tuesday. Kork, Northwest Greenland
Rose after tea we were served in the room and by
8 A.M. we were packing our provisions on the boat. At
9 breakfast was served. It was pretty much like the one
of yesterday with the addition of native 'home eggs.' These
eggs are larger than hens eggs, more pointed and the
albumen is more transparent. Good eating.
At 10.30 Dr. and Mrs. Knutzon arrange to
say good bye and a pleasant journey. Give a swell.
They accompany me to the boat and by 11.30 A.M. order
is given to our steamer Kork. Before turning out of the
small Ommed Bey and around the point we again
see the Knutzon's driving on a good bye. The natives
attended fairly close and without interruption. By 1.30
we are at the place called Kork, the vicinity were
Dr. Knutzon gets his coal. There is one meteor
house here but no one has lived here for some