Being the Canadian girl I am, I love to adventure around my country to unadventured places. This last weekend I ventured for the first time up to Yellowknife. Part of adventure to me is seeing and experiencing things for the first time.
N.W.T Firsts:
1. Stepping foot into North West Territories: I don't know if it was because I grew up in the North, or because I had to teach about it, but I have wanted to see that country for a long time! Unlike anything really I have ventured to before! The closest thing I can compare it too is a rural Newfoundland village, but in a colder climate.
2. Seeing wild bison: Wow, they really are a massive majestic creature! I wouldn't want one charging me!
3. Seeing a wolf: Mr. Wolf was not scared of us! First thought...hmm..it's not like we're in Banff National Park where they see millions of tourists in a year..Why is he not running from us?...WAIT...he's a wolf and is scared of NOTHING!
4. A ferry that breaks ice: I felt like I was on a new and improved Titanic breaking through icebergs!
5. Being in the middle of nowhere: I always felt like I grew up in the middle of no where, but I had a new found understanding of what the middle of no where is.
My other impressions of N.W.T.
All the people in N.W.T. were so nice and friendly! The homes are unique as ever. They build above ground because of the rock. Lots of colour and rectangle boxy 2 stories. You freeze instantly no matter what you where with that arctic wind..no wonder it isn't all about style up there!
You know you are in the north when....
- you drive on completely snow covered roads for over 2 hrs.
- you wear 4 layers of clothes and are still cold instantly.
- you can talk to people who have hunt polar bears on a yearly basis.
Here are just a few pics!
Love your Gypsy Canadian Girl xxx
