Inuksuit (plural for Inukshuk)
Cemetary in Iqaluit
Cool ice formations down by the river.
Fishing on the river a couple weeks ago. I didn't get out till this weekend...let me tell you about the one that got away...
More photos from the river...mid June
And a few more
Touch down in Cape Dorset...my 17th or 18th community. It was a short trip. Flew in to pick someone up, fuel up and then off to Labrador. Looked very nice, wish we had time to explore the town.
Labrador...welcome one and all. A very tiring trip, but well worth it. Not only did the work part go well, I bought two Labardor Tea dolls...and have yet to unpack them and take photos.
Back up in Iqaluit. Fishing trip down in the park. Our attempt at a fire using the local foliage...pretty smokey. The propane bbq wasn't agreeing with us...so we thought we'd try a fire and cook on a rock.
Luckily we finally got the propane to work and didn't need to rely on our skills at tending a fire.
Fishing supplies.
Even A-B-B-Y Abby had a great time, though she got to take her nap earlier than J and I did. This was taken at about 9pm.
Another view of our not so secret fishing spot. There were about a dozen groups and families out around the falls. A good time was had by all even if neither of us actually caught a fish.
One of my latest and almost last purchases...a musk ox. "Alie Kippomee, Pond Inlet. Alie started working in metal because he wanted to try something that would compliment his carving skills. Although there are no musk ox in his home community, Alie has always been fascinated by these unique, Northern animals and decided to try this image in metal." Or so says the card that came with the animal. Fell in love with it when I had F&F at the museum, went back Friday before I left for Labrador and had it put away for me...then picked it up this past Friday. And F&F you will be happy to hear I have found 'my carving'. It is a big beautiful polar bear. When I pick him up in a couple of weeks I'll take some pics and show you. He's on layaway...
Phew...hows that for an update?
3 comments:
Should have let us know you were in Cape Dorset, we could have picked you up and given you the 5 min tour. Sorry to hear you are leaving the north. Good Luck.
I thought I'd posted already but don't see my response - it may be in la-la land and show up later.
What a great update Jennifer - thanks for all the beautiful pictures. Love the ice - it looks like a large block of crystal. When you pack up to leave you might have to hire your own steamer to get all you wonderful purchases home!
Looking forward to seeing you in August!!
Lori B.
Matthew and Michele, didn't know until I arrived at the airport the morning of that we were headed to Dorset...or I would have gotten in touch. I try to meet fellow bloggers whenever possible. Keep blogging...I'll be reading from wherever I land.
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