Day 5: Blizzards and Cancelled flights

One of the local sled dogs says "hello"

We woke this morning to a sea of white; it had snowed about six inches during the night and was still coming down. Welcome to the arctic! We were under a blizzard warning and Clyde River had 61 kilometer per hour winds! Needless to say, we (Dalen, Jeff, Allison, Chris, and Joe) believed we wouldn’t be traveling today, yet Mr. J remained hopeful. After walking outside into the snow for a while, Joe and I decided to hoof it in and write on our blogs and dress a little warmer. Allison befriended some students and was able to make some food with the home education class. Alas we lost Jeff to the appeal of the food and Joe and I were left to write the blogs. The view of the town during the blizzard

After an eventful class period of making delicacies such as cinnamon rolls, cookies, cupcakes and pizza we were all able to relax and wait for news of the flight to Clyde River.

We walked to the airport and were able to get so information on the flight to Clyde. Unfortunately, the news was not good! Flights were cancelled for the day so we headed back to the school and chilled/ relaxed for the rest of the day.

We also befriended the Home education department teachers and were offered food for dinner. Jeff and Joe were able to explore some of the natural formations including the highest point in Iqaluit; hospital hill. After a rousing time on the hills Jeff and Joe returned to the high school for another night in the drama room which we have called home the last two days. Tomorrow we hope to fly to Iqaluit and meet up with Will Steger's expedition....if all goes well.

until tomorrow,

Jeff showing the snow who is boss.

Dalen and Jeff.