Nuuk - Greenland

 Atlantic Ocean-Greenland-Nuuk  Certainly not one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. This is the modern part of the city with higher rise homes. I guess it is the "Grey" look that is uninspiring . But one has to be practical and I guess it would look a lot more photogenic when the area is covered in snow. 

The stamp shows a local fishing in a small kayak . I did in fact see a few of these out around the local seas but I suspect it was with tourists. 

Nuuk - Greenland

 Atlantic Ocean-Greenland-Nuuk I have been wanting to visit Nuuk the small capital of Greenland for some time. A flight to from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuak which can land the large Aibus A330neo and then a Dash 8 to Nuuk. This is the main harbour and as you can guess it is mostly fish that is being exported here. The weather was surprising warm . 

Arriving on National day , all government business was closed. However next day off to the Post office and it was all you could want in a Post Office. Modern building with a contemporary   lay out. Best was the real seal skin benches to sit on. A good selection of stamps and friendly staff. The stamp on the left centre shows the national dress, I seen on the National Day. 

Hammershus - Bornholm

 Europe-Denmark-Bornholm Hammershus is the main tourist attraction on the island of Bornholm. Took a local bus which takes about one hour from the main town, as it goes on a slight detour. But good to see some of the island . This medieval fortification is the largest in Northern Europe and dates from the 13th century. It is very interesting and is situated on the coast with a good view over the sea. Enjoyable day trip with a nice cafe and shop nearby . 

No postboxes in this area of the island. I mailed this in the main town later the same day . 

Bornholm - Denmark

 Europe-Denmark-Bornholm-Ronne This is the main town on the Danish island of Bornholm. It is situated in the Baltic sea and off the south coast of Sweden. Spend a day here and travelled by bus . 

Stamps in Denmark are expensive. The local supermarket sold post office supplies and stamps. You get what you are given. The postmark is from the central sorting office in Denmark . 

Copenhagen - Denmark

 

Europe-Denmark-Copenhagen It is quite some time since I have been back in the city of the Mermaid . I retraced some of my steps with stops in places and locations I had remembered . This area is known as Nyhavn and is very picturesque with colourful buildings. Most now bars and restaurants 

Denmark is one of those countries that have no Post offices any longer. I know that The Netherlands is the same. I did manage to visit the head office but they only take in pre paid parcels and dont sell stamps ! I was directed to a small untidy sweet shop that sold stamps . At least the stamps they sold me were quite nice showing cycle travel which is very popular in Denmark. I guess it helps that it is quite flat.