Bear Territory

These signs are posted on all the roads leading out of central Longyearbyen, reminding travellers that Polar Bears are active -- although the sign says that this is the case throughout Svalbard.

In Svalbard, when travelling outside settlements you are required to carry a rifle at all times to protect yourself from bears (although many locals carry weapons in town, too). Which may explain the lack of crime in Longyearbyen.

We have a gunman on the boat just in case. Hopefully, we'll all live in peace.