The flight into Gjoa Haven had about 5 other teachers on it who were headed on to another community. This one really large man in fake Adidas pants looked me right in the face when we touched down and said “welcome to the sandbox”. At first this statement made me not like his face – so negative about a community that wasn’t even his. Then I soon realized the man had a point; the place is a gravel pit. There is sand and gravel everywhere and not just the larger gravel used on seasonal roads, oh no, we’re talking white beach sand all the way up to large rocks – everywhere! It’s a vacuum nightmare and it make walking anywhere an aerobic exercise. My short cut into town (When looking at a google earth shot of Gjoa Haven, I am located in the newest section north of “down town”, across the gully. My housing complex wasn’t built when the satellite photo was taken https://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&q=gjoa+haven+nunavut&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x51f9f00f8dc44879:0x4e39c0d417fe92a7,Gjoa+Haven,+NU&gl=ca&ei=DVAYUIe9JOnp0QHLzoDgBQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAsQ8gEwAQ) is through the sand dune gully. Based on how my legs feel today after hiking that twice yesterday, I may just opt for the longer flatter road option.
After my initial walk about town with Nigel, I have started taking him north of town for walks. This serves two purposes: allows me to let him off leash, and gets me off the sand. North of town the land is covered in moss and lichen. It looks like golf course grass from a distance but up close it is this incredibly complex ecosystem. Nigel runs full tilt out here off his leash and he happily carries his squeaky chicken all the way out there so that I will throw it for him. North of town is also the DEW Line site which I plan on walking to after supper today with some other dog people.
I managed to grab some quick photos with my blackberry of my digs for all you curious cats out there. I still can't find my camera cord so the really good pics won't be uploaded anytime soon but at least you'll have an idea. Enjoy!
My front door is the one on the right. I share the porch with a nurse.
Handsome Nigel
My unit number is 37-027 but if you want to mail me something fun, you have to send it to PO Box 213 General Delivery for the School (hint hint)
The back door and storage room complete with washer/dryer and laundry tub :)
View from the mud room. Bedroom/bathroom/bedroom to the right.
You know you wanted to see it ;)
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