The view from the Igloo
Today we, Joe and I, had the unique opportunity to build, or at least try, to build an igloo with Andy our host. We went out about 10-15 kms out by Sawtooth mountain near Clyde River. We started the Igloo on Monday but hadn't finished it, so we were determined to finish and sleep in it overnight!
After arriving at the igloo we found that part of it had collapsed, meaning that we again got to try our hand at block cutting and stacking. We were able to finish the igloo after about 5 hours, and decided to stay the night. After a good dinner of pasta and sauce, we turned down the caribou hides, and climbed into the cold sleeping bags.
While building the igloo and in the time after it was finished, we were able to discuss global warming and climate change with Andy. The albedo effect, or the intensity of sun radiation on certain surfaces such as ice and sun, was at the foremost of the conversation. We also discussed the issues surrounding policy involving global warming such as the lack of political will, lack of legislation and the ultimate lack of knowledge.
While on the ride back to the house we were able to see many natural history features such as cornices, giant snow drifts and frozen lakes. The snow drifts that we saw were about 40 feet high and had about 6 foot overhangs or cornices. We also were able to see glacial deposits and giant boulders.
We awoke at about 5:30 am and packed, then set out to return to Andy's home. Joe and I then went to the house that the Steger expedition has been using as a base while in Clyde River. We took part in the meeting and then went to the school to have a photo taken with the school children and the expediton team.
There is a feast planned for this evening so we are hoping to try some land food such as caribou, seal, narwhal (muktuk) and others.
so until later,
two frozen boys (Joe and I) Out
8 comments:
I love you two frozen boys.
Me too!! I'm glad to finally here from you. We just found out this morning where you've been. Your picures are beautiful.
Can you upload the ones from day 7 "A Walk Through Clyde River" again? No one can seem to open them. Not Kayla, not the school, not MaryJo or us.
I've seen them talk about muktuk on TV and even eat it YOU'RE GOING TO EAT WHALE BLUBBER!!! EW EW EW!
hey joe how was sleeping in the igloo? Was it cold? Have you eatten that Blubber yet? I dont think i could handle eatting that. That is fricken nuts. Well let me know how it is going up there?
We miss you all at SES! It sounds (and looks) like you guys are having a great time. And, might I add, it is so awesome that you guys slept in an igloo that you made, and I am incredibly jealous :)
How is the weather? And by that I mostly mean, how cold is it?
Allison - I miss you a lot! Hope you aren't going crazy with all of that testosterone.
- Donna
Joe and I. Who is the I. I assumed it was Dalen but Jeff's dad is convinced that he recognizes Jeff's nose in that frozen boy photo. Please set us straight!!
Hi Donna!
I miss you too!! We'll talk about the testosterone later...
Also, when I get back would you mind editing my spanish journal?
-Allison
If we're going by noses, I'd have to say that's Dalen! DEFINATELY Dalen! BUT, we could also remember that Joe and Dalen were the ones that missed the movie night cuz they were out sleeping in an igloo, and I think that's our answer there!
So, sorry, just had to put in my 2 cents, and it's just too funny to be true, i couldnt let the nose Comment go by....Dalen and Cip know all about that!!
I am interested in what the norm is for the birth of babies there. Is it like many woman here do and give birth at home or is the trend to have babies in hospitals now. What part do the fathers play? Are there any certain traditions that occur with the birth of babies? How about during the time of death, what are the burial traditions, and how are they carried out? I know many cultures have specific traditions and I am interested in what this unique group of people do.
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