I've arrived....

There was a beautiful blue sky when my plane approached Iqaluit, and I snapped this photo from my window seat! In the past, flying over the ocean, I have always been amazed at being surrounded by water as far as the eye can see: Yesterday I had the same feeling about the tundra. It is beautiful, but dangerous - today at the hospital there was excitement and relief when a man was found alive after being stranded on the tundra for two days when his snowmobile broke down.

Arctic Lesson #1: Don't go beyond the city limits alone. Ever.

I will be moving into my apartment tomorrow, and I am hoping my furniture will arrive soon. Until then I will be using the single fork, spoon, plate, mug and pot that I brought with me!! The apartment building is across the street from work (actually, across the ditch/gully is more accurate!) which will be great, as I walked back to the bed & breakfast today which only took about 30 minutes, but I was frozen by the time I arrived. It was only -11 but the wind was wicked!!

Arctic Lesson #2: Don't be cheap. The $6 taxi ride is worth it.

I am really looking forward to getting a bit more settled. It hasn't sunk in yet that I LIVE HERE. I still feel like I'm on some holiday adventure. I suppose it's only been two days though.....

I miss you all. Send me warm thoughts!!!
Susan