December 31, 2010
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Christmas in the North
Just reflecting....since 2002 when I first started my work stints to the arctic, I have spent five Christmases in Nunavut and four in Alberta. Should you be interested in some photos and reflections of an arctic Christmas check out December 2007 under archives when I was in Arviat...as well as the New Years fireworks video.
http://bonnieupnorth.xanga.com/634280904/-and-so-this-is-christmas/
Will be heading north again on January 10th.
Comments (5)
I loved the post of the link above . It was like a dream . Singiing the "Il est né le divin enfant" sous l ' Arctique doit marquer .
Bonne année
Love
Michel
Have a happy and joyous New year.
@fauquet - Merci Michel, for stopping by, and looking at the other link...that was an exceedingly cold Christmas, but just the beginning of celebrations in most arctic communities as is followed by daily, feasts, games and often square, traditional or teen dances. Isn't blogging interesting, almost a journal on line, especially this time of year when one reflects and reviews.
Joyeaux Noel et Bonne Annee!
RYC :Thanks for your comment Bonnie . I read also your reply above ( I don' t receive the e.mails they generate ). If you use reply" " please double with a "RYC " on my site
Well I read more attentively your post from the 27 december 2007 . It was cold but also uplifting . This is exciting to read .
I see you return nextly to the north .on January 10th .. I don' t want to be indiscret but I wonder why you go so often in the arctic . ( a job , vacation ? ) . And also I hear the ice is melting in the arctic area ? have you noticed this ?
Love
Michel
@fauquet - Michel, in the throws of organizing house and trying to get packed for my trip north. i do so for work, as a social worker on a casual basis, somewhat like substitute teachers to fill in when there are vacancies. other wise airfare is prohibitive and wouls never be able to afford travel on my own. I have heard that the sea ice is remaining open longer than in previous years.
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