The Tardest Explorer, Teaching in Nunavut

 In a revival of the old Acadian, Port Royal idea, I'm going to make An Order of Good Times chapter here in Hall Beach for those of us who enjoy good food and company. My messtins came in handy until I got supplies from the school  I was surprised by what I could get up there Even my breakfast gave me a smile

  St Silas Anglican church service held on Sundays 1100 or 1900 And the service is in Inuktuktuk  and I was made to feel welcomed by the congregation. I was early arriving.

 Coffee was one of the items that spurned trade and exploration. My community has a Tim Hortons express. And every expat and most of the locals go in for a coffee. The price is only about a little extra. I'll be going for another today  

 Sentry dogs. Dogs here in the north are not the pooches we have in the house. Dogs here have a job. They are either to pull sleds, or to guard and warn of Polar bears. Judas, the Inuit hunter I met told me the Inuit have a belief. Don't talk of the Polar bear or think of them. The bears sense you are calling them, and they will seek you out. And if people belive they are cute, think again. 20 minutes before I arrived a bear was on the runway perimeter my aircraft coming in plus a helicopter stared it off but not before 3 children had to be evacuated by my ride which is why she was late getting me. Also last year 3 people were attacked before the RCMP and hunters could take it down. I'm not thinking of them.

  In the clouds Stop over on the way Typical gravel air strip Water and snacks The pandemic restrictions were still on aircraft hence my face mask Landing in Iqualit  Inuit art in the terminal  Outside the terminal  Enjoyed the last free drinks Cookie And my last Starbucks drink for a year 

 My friend Mary who helped me get the job drove me up. My adventure begins My travels to Nunavut began at Halifax International Airport and a layover in Ottawa for almost 24 hours. I spent a wonderful day touring the Canadian War Museum and Parliament Hill and the national War Memorial see postings on my other blogs. Canadian War Museum Centre block, Parliment Hill Eternal flame Cpl. Cirillio memorial The National War Memorial Remembering those who didnt come home

 My departure date to the north has been delayed. As of September 20, 2022, I know that I will be on the way. I do know that I am getting my gear shipped on Friday and that my housing has been approved. So the adventure will begin So things are looking up  As far as I know, I will be on the Melville Pensulia. The community has the school, the old DEW Line and current NWS. It also has a Tim Hortons! 2 stores, a medical clinic, an RCMP station.

 So, I know my contract begins September 12, 2022, I just don't know when I depart Halifax for Sanirajak. It's going to be a long flight but hey, so was Seoul, Korea and Tokyo, Japan. The flight is to go from Halifax to Ottawa, lay over then Ottawa to Iqualit to Hall Beach 

 From Nova Scotia to Nunavut. My father has made me an 18th century style journal which I plan to write on my travels. Also before I go up, I have visited museums on the types of aircraft that were used in the north.