Who needs trees?

Climbing in Qikiqtarjuaq -  Baffin Island June 2008.

On the lookout for polar bears.

Mount Thor - highest vertical face in the world.

Back to the Land of No Trees

It's been a few years and the temptation of the north has finally convinced me to head back.  I have accepted a 5 month term position in Gjoa Haven.  This community is further west and slightly more north than Qikiqtarjuaq.  It is located on King William Island, an island best known as the dead end for the Franklin Expedition.  According to census Canada, 1000 people live in Gjoa Haven.  So it's a virtual metropolis compared to the Qik at a population of 500.

I will be teaching grade 10 this time - a nice change from the junior division where I've been hiding out the past year.  I'm really excited about this opportunity.  With huge changes come huge adventures and I can't hardly wait to get started :)

I got some good news yesterday: I'll be able to get on the barge order!  This means my non perishable food will be arriving in Gjoa Haven in the least expensive manner possible: BARGE.  The only stipulation is that I'll have to order in CASES.

We'll see how that goes :)

j