Flying back north on Sunday... had a bit of a delay landing at the Iqaluit Airport... about 11am a private charter ended up sliding off the runway--and going through the fence at the far side of the runway.... So this meant my plane that was about 15mins ahead of schedule had to 'circle' and wait for the runway to be given the 'all-clear'.... circle we did... (I have on occasion been known to get motion sickness--thankfully that didn't happen today!)  I got some amazing photos.... the one below is of Iqaluit.... the airport on the left....

I think this photo will be blown up and on my wall someday in my house..... I love how you can see the ice that has been forming... the wind blowing snow across the land... and how there's nothing for miles to see... Nunavut really is a gorgeous place...and I've been so blessed to be able to call it 'home'!

Walking home for lunch today.. the sun was just hitting the Mountains.... the Pang Pass... I'm lucky to have this my 'living room' view....

Looking out towards the Sound...and downtown Pang... the Ice has formed in the 2 1/2 weeks I was away from Pang.... the Sun has been rising around 9ish... and setting to darkness by 2ish... and for the most part we just get to enjoy gorgeous colours in the sky until the darkness comes.....

Home Sweet Home....

I went for a walk in Pang yesterday...despite the 'chilly' weather... my walking friend and I headed out about 2pm...and walked for just over an hour---by the time I was at home.. (just after 3pm..) it was dark! Glad i got to spend a bit of time outside.....it's always nice to get some fresh air!!

I'm so glad to be at home again...but have to adjust to cooking for myself again!!  It has been so good to be sleeping back in my own bed!

Home SWEET Pang!!!

I flew back home today..... and I must say... that seeing THIS....

...made me a VERY happy gal!!

 Traveling is always awesome... the people you meet, the things you get to see and do...but coming home... to your OWN bed... SOOOOOOO good!!! 

I spent most of the afternoon and early evening with a friend and her family--- Loved just knitting and chit-chatting... and catching up with a good friend again!!

So good to be back in Pang!!!

I've finally done it.......

...and it's sooooooooooo GOOD!!! :)

Reasons to put Tinfoil on your bedroom window:

A. I'm protecting myself from the Aliens
B. I live in the Arctic (it blocks the sunlight so well!)....
C. I'm cheap and tacky...it works just as good as curtains?
D. I'm schizophrenic?
E. None of the above (I just have bad taste for home decor!)

...I'm back

....I'm back from my whirlwind trip to the south....(May 23rd-June 1) with an extra night in Iqaluit....(wasn't able to land in Pang on Monday!...)

I've been a bit sickish....but made it back home on Tuesday afternoon.... after lots of sleep, fluids and antibotics....I'm feeling better.... I'm getting ready to go on a work trip this Friday....which I'm excited about... going to Qikitarjuaq (Qik)... that's where my friend Emily has been teaching all year.... So I'm staying over on the weekend---and that will be heaps of fun!!!

This is a bit short...but wanted to let you all know I was still alive up here in the Arctic!

Road Trip....

This week I'll be on the road again...heading to Igloolik and Iqaluit...Check out the map at the side if you need to know where they are!!!! I'm heading out tonight on the evening flight---and will be back Saturday morning---except if the weather doesn't cooperate!!


I've had a pretty lazy but productive weekend so far. I've cleaned my whole house--dishes, bathroom, floors AND laundry!! (yahoo for clean sheets when I come home!!) I've also succeeded in finished watching Grey's Anotomny season 4---THANKS MOM for 'lending' it to me and mailing it up at Easter!! (Dana don't worry I'll be bringing it down in 2 weeks time for you!)... AND i have finished knitting a baby sweater--well ALMOST finished...Stil have to do the button bands and sew it together BUT it's pretty much as good as done!

That's the news from up north!

You might have noticed my 'lack' of blogging this week...it wasn't intentional it just happened, life has been surprisingly busy this week!

So what can I say about work/life this week? Last night I went to a potluck...let's just say my brownies are making the rounds in Pangnirtung...accompanied by frozen vanilla yogurt..such a good combo! I ate some 'new' things...(someone brought sushi---so that made me smile!) I also ate caribou that was wrapped in bacon, and in a maple syrup/brown sugar sauce... mmmmm sooo good! I also experienced a first...Arctic Hare...someone was hunting and was successful about 4 hours before the potluck---they took it home and deep fried it and it was surprisingly yummy!!!(but isn't everything that's been 'deep' fried??) There also was a some Arctic Char, lasagna, salads, and pasta salads and more!!! All the food was amazing it was great to be out!

What else is new? Some of you might remember how I broke my big toe last fall...and was in an aircast for a lot of weeks... well this week it really started bugging me again....That's a bit of a downer-I went to the Health Centre here; had it x-rayed and got some 'more heavy duty anti-inflammatory' but basically the pain and swelling hasn't really gone down....I've been trying to limit my walking/ activities...but it's hard to in a place where EVERYTHING is accessible by feet!! Although some great friends have driven me home on occasion...that's been wonderful. I have an appointment at the Fracture Clinic in Toronto in 2 weeks time...we'll see how it all goes!?

This week I was 'dog' sitting.... it was my second time hanging out with 'Nanuq'...we had a great week....Nanuq is a really great dog!! A bit of 'high' energy but just likes to have a lot of petting!!!

My house....

...the wind from Thrusday....

I drove to the end of the road, and took a series of photos... here's one for you to enjoy!

...my house, I'm end end unit of a 4 unit townhouse...the units in the middle are 3 bedrooms(2 floors)...and the ones on either end are 2 bedrooms(with one floor!)... It's really quite comfy and cozy.... and soooo bright... it's weird living 'above' ground after being in a basement apartment for 3 years!!!

This is a side shot of the GN building (where I work)... as you can see I have such a 'terrible' commute!--my house is the one in the background!!!