2017-06 Eclipse Sound, Nunavut with Black Feather

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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