Our Walks

I have had the BEST afternoon here in Kimmirut!!  Rosalie and I decided to take Saku out for a walk after lunch.  It's a warm day, with light winds and a few flurries in the air...  we just couldn't stay inside! We went up behind the arena on the outskirts of town.  Before I knew it, I was surrounded by beautiful snow covered hills that seemed to go on forever! Then, we came across a small Inukshuk: the perfect chance for a photo op!  I got some great shots of Saku and I in front of the rock formation... it was so cool!  After about a half hour, we decided to head back to the apartment. 
About an hour later, our neighbor Chris invited us to go out on a walk with him to Soper Lake.  Little did I know at the time, but this turned into a 2 and a half hour hike out on the land!  Although I'm completely exhausted now, I'm soo glad that I went!!  I got to see so much in such a short amount of time!  Just outside of town we came across a dog team that was tied up.  I think there were 7 dogs altogether, all beautiful huskies (but not as cute as Saku! lol).  Next, while walking down the path toward the lake, we spotted another inukshuk at the very top of a high cliff! We then walked all the way across the frozen lake, and came upon a group that was just finishing some ice fishing.  There were a couple familiar faces (teachers from the school) and they invited us into their tent for hot chocolate (my favorite, yumm!).  After this short break, we decided to head back.  We spotted some fox tracks in the snow while we walked along.  At the end of the lake, Chris showed me the "reversing falls" and explained that, in the summer, the falls change direction depending on the tides.  It was a very nice spot!  We saw a few more dogs on the walk back, and a few of my students shouted hello's from the arena when we made it back to town!  I was happy to see the apartment... time for a nap!! :)