Final days and thoughts in Nunavut

driving through Iqualit in the taxi
The industrial park
beginning the next journey to Ottawa 

 Having my first Starbucks in a year.

Teaching in Nunavut was an interesting experience. But probably not something I would do again. The isolation, climate and social issues were difficult. 

One of the many adventures in my life

And when I got back to Halifax, I found this exhibit on the DEW line



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