Then, we suited up, and headed to the tundra. We were cutting blocks of snow for the igloo we were building. It was -49 degrees Celsius this morning! Not a snow day yet...
The bus that they have here was running and had heating for those who were freezing. After two layers, we went inside, and later we went for dog sledding. There, we were met by Gerald and his wife Jennifer. They told us a little bit about the dogs.
Since it was Evan and Sascha's birthday today, they got to go first. It was fun and interesting. After, we warmed up in the heated tent that they had a blue sky adventures. We got to interact with the dogs that they brought into the tent.
Three hours later, we boarded the bus back to the CNSC. Dinner was Chile with cornbread. There was also a cake for the birthday boys! After dinner, we unwind-ed with some billiards, and Chamomile tea, or as James said, "sharmomelle." He thought the birthday card for Sascha's said "Thank you" instead of "to you". Then we went to sleep. It was a fun day in the snow and we are now hoping to see a aurora tonight in all of its glory.
You are hearty souls to be doing what you are doing in the temperatures that you have been experiencing!
ReplyDeleteDid you complete the igloo that you were building?
How would you describe the movement and colours of the Aurora Borealis?
Keep warm and enjoy tomorrow!
Pam, Scott and Kate Durston
Dear Kate,
DeleteWe did not entirely finish the igloo, though the CNSC staff helped us complete the rest of it while we were dog sledding.
The Aurora was like a streak of smoke to the eye, but when you took a picture, you could see the true colours. The main colour was green. There was not much visible movement of the lights.