The swans have moved on...as I only saw three when going on my walks but several  pairs of Northern Wheatears  blending so well in to the rock as and tundra difficult to see but followed with my  binocs.....check out this link for a photo http://kiggavik.typepad.com./the_house_other_arctic_mu/2008/06/the-bird-not-seen-seen.html

The distance one can travel is directly proportionate to one’s available mode of transportation here and for me it is walking or the bike…no ATV or other vehicle. Today I just didn't get to church as yesterday did a 15 km bike ride and just wanted to sleep. Went to Char River bridge and return over extremely uneven gravelly roads...body shook up as no shocks on the bike but great scenery.......I then tried to do it again with dogs later in the evening but even tied together, sik-sik holes produce too much of a distraction….my conclusion walking them on expandable leash.


Am mixing my dry dog food with rice, oatmeal, carrots and odd bit of hamburger.... cost at the Northern store of Iams is outrageous but there is a local dog team owner John at Nanuq Lodge, who brings in Inukshuk food and bought a large bag is $60, but will keep me going to end of the month.

My digital is on the fritz, so not able to capture all would have liked to this week but here are a few of the art purchases. You know how it is… I am deliberately resisting buying anything and then something one loves just comes along and at a reasonable price.  The prints are on heavy black and/or white paper and letter size...I got the middle polar bear one and love the blues in the one of the mitts and parka. The ring is ivory..walrus tusk?  and of a snowy owl for $40. I also got a 6" high antler carving by 1/2'' wide done by a 13 yr old of a fisherman very different with elongated face.