Field Notebook: Greenland 1987a
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"[illegible]" around and feel ennui. It comes down to about 100 feet above sea level. This village comprises the governors residences, a store and warehouse which are situated on one side of a high road while on the other there are about 15 native houses much like those at Elminah. The church is situated among them. A lake of a dirty color lies around the central street which both nest and meet there in a beach. To the north and south my high breast did to set round hills which are probably not be 40 or 50 feet high. The dinner at Govr Hendrickson house was again a good one and in general the same as the evening before. He again gave no music and the Rev Pastor Grind is singing. We shall never forget the days spent with the various governors in Greenland. Of course sweet food pleasure and comfort is due to the Rev Pastor and his English. I am now convinced that he laid his ministerial duties along one route at the suggestion of Govr Knutzon or that we would be looked after. He return at 10:30 P.M. surrounded by native men, women and children. The native women singing Taranza de Boom de age, Marshal-laie, one of Strauss waltzes, and White teaches them C Snady.