Good People

There are good people in this world and Kuujjuaraapik is no exception. I have been fortunate to spend time with two people over the last week that have made the transition back to the North much easier.

First, there is Jeremie. He is from North Bay. He has been here for a number of years. He has been a great host. He has shared food with me (Speckled Trout and Grouse) and we have made meals together. I have done work at his house "just to get out". I am hoping to go camping with him soon. Every day, we go for lunch by the Great Whale River when the weather has been nice. It has been great weather for most of the last week.

Mary is the grade one teacher. There was a tragedy in town last week and it really affected her. She came and talked with me because she said she felt comfortable with me. We went berry picking on Saturday together. Just the two of us. It was cloudy and there were lots of bugs but it was nice getting out of town. She took me on a long Honda ride all around the "big loop". We got a few berries but the bugs really got bad after a while. On our way back, we drove along the coastline of Hudson Bay. We passed sand dunes and inukshuks. The view was beautiful and I hope we can take another trip out this weekend. After the drive, we went back to her place and I met her husband and her two youngest kids. It was a good visit and we had Labrador Tea that she had made.

I am thankful for the "Good People" in this world. I miss my friends in Toronto but I know I will see them soon. Halifax at Christmas will be great. My first Christmas at home in three years.