2017-06 Eclipse Sound, Nunavut with Black Feather
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First Air 737-400C
Our ride from Ottawa in this half cargo, half passenger 737.
Iqaluit, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada, June 2, 2017
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Airplane View
Baffin Island is 1,000 miles long with a lot of snow coverage.
Iqaluit to Pond Inlet, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada, June 2, 2017
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Drum Dancer
We were given a cultural introduction to the Inuit culture of the area.
The Nattinnak Centre, Pond Inlet, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada, June 2, 2017
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Lip Wrestling
Arctic games, dance and this unusual competition. Tugging on the opponent's lip until one gives up.
The Nattinnak Centre, Pond Inlet, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada, June 2, 2017
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Leaving the Hotel
I had no idea how much I would miss this place.
Sauniq Hotel, Pond Inlet, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada, June 3, 2017
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Common Ravens
Corvus corax
Pond Inlet, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada, June 3, 2017
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Snowmobiles & Qamutiiks
Pond Inlet, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada, June 3, 2017
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Houses
Pond Inlet, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada, June 3, 2017
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Debbie & Qamutiik
Getting ready for our 3 hour ride to the Floe Edge or the Eclipse Sound. Unfortunately kerosene spilled on one of Debbie's bags.
Pond Inlet, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada, June 3, 2017
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Lunch Stop
Having a break and something to eat with Bylot Island across the 14 mile wide sound.
Baffin Is, Eclipse Sound, Nunavut, Canada. June 3, 2017
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Kevin's Qamutiik
Robbie, one of our Inuit guides, driving the snowmobile.
Eclipse Sound, Nunavut, Canada. June 3, 2017
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Ice Crack
The Qamutiiks could span the cracks, but the snowmobiles had to jump the crack, then pull the sled across.
Eclipse Sound, Nunavut, Canada. June 3, 2017
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