Week 6 of the northern adventure

 Hello

The weather has been so summer like--much better then August.  We did have a storm last Friday that dumped some snow, but it is all gone.  Today, the sun is shining!

We had a grade 3/4 outing last Wednesday to a place called Payne River.  You can look it up online.  This is where outsiders are invited to fish--excellent fishing grounds around the big rocks.   There are also many seals in this area--the locals go there for fishing and sealing.  

The purpose of the outing was berry picking, fishing, seal hunting, and eating. 4 "canoes"  took everyone.  I was in the school canoe with the children who did not have parents, all of the other kids went with their families.  It was about a 2 hour run.  The day was glorious--so sunny and warm, but  many mosquitoes--the giant size.  Upon arrival, the picnic with  dried char, dried caribou jerky, hot dogs and coffee, got underway.  Following that, people drifted   away to activities of their choice.  I went berry picking.  I gave mine all away to a neighbour who likes to bake with them.

On the way back, our boat driver, Alec, the Inuit chief at the school, tried to shoot some seal-- but they were too fast and got away.  He also was teaching a young lad to shoot as well.

On Friday, some people sited  2 polar bears not far from the village.   

I am going for a hike today, into the hills behind my place!!  Washing done, floors scrubbed, bathroom  shined--off I go!                          

See you next time!!

Eating the smoked Char

 arriving at spot

Unpacking the "canoe"

a great ride

leaving Kangirsuk

Grandpa, Hautsiak, seal  grabber

 kids arriving at school

My students and aid leaving the school.

guns for seal hunting

Comments

  1. Unknown18 September 2021 at 07:52

    That sounds like quite the field trip. I bet you didn't have all the paperwork and permission forms to do beforehand like back in Comox Valley.
    It's a good thing you are an adventurous eater..dried caribou? I hope the water continues to flow, the snow continues to melt a few more times before accumulating, and you continue to enjoy the new experiences.

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  2. Sol travels19 September 2021 at 18:13

    Hi Helene. I was just thinking the same thing about permission forms, etc. I hope you are having fun with the kids, and the kids with you. Now is a good time to be away from all the politics, protesting and general anger. Enjoy this marvelous adventure!

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  3. Sandy20 September 2021 at 14:33

    Hi Helen! Thanks for the wonderful photos. It looks really rugged and beautiful there. Hope the sunshine stays for a long while this fall! Stay well. We love reading your blog :)

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