Final Reflection: Chris

Over the past few weeks we have accomplished a lot. We have hiked, snowmobiled, slid, danced, played, talked, laughed, fell, and all around had a great time in the north. I remember thinking it strange that a culture could be so alike and yet different than our own. I was also surprised when I found out that hip-hop had reached the north and that it was actually having a positive effect within the community. After you walk the entire town and look out from the ridges surrounding it you realize how isolated this small community is, and then you look on the ground, and see a candy wrapper the same as the ones back home. With these kinds of observations you realize how small yet large in other ways the world really is. Over the last week I've made friends who have experienced the north for most of their lives and they've taught me all sorts of things, like how to use my own digital camera which they seemed to enjoy playing with. Being around the GlobalWarming 101 Expedition crew was inspirational, their dedication and commitment to succeeding was an example for everyone of how the human spirit can conquer anything. Overall I've had a great time and aquired memories that will last a lifetime.