Day 290- Jan. 8- George River (Kangiqsualujjuaq)

So, Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City was an author, who insisted that New York City was one of the main characters of the TV sitcom. If she can say a place is personified on TV, then I will argue that George River, otherwise known as Kangiqsualujjuaq, has WAY more spirit than NYC will ever have.

I could speak of the people, who make this place incredibly warm during all seasons, however the whole blog is about the people, so I will stay focused on the land. I drove on the road north of the airport. There have been many road clearing projects out of town in the last few years I have been here. They are extending further and further outside of the town so that we can have almost the same level of "vehicular freedom" in summer and autumn as we do in winter. Winter is amazing since you can literally skidoo ANYWHERE with very little resistance.

Driving up the hill and past the low tide of the river was very refreshing. The blue sky seemed to extend forever, painted with only a few fluffy accent clouds. These aren't the fanciest pictures, but the land, the water, the air and the sky is all so pure that the simplicity is the beauty. I drove to a spot where a creek had washed away the road, stopped to pick some labrador tea for a friend (who was told by an elder that it can be an effective medicine for skin irritations when it's boiled down and swears it's effective for her skin). I breathed deep, and stood in awe and peace knowing that this is home.

Song of the Moment: Remaining for You by Elisapie Isaac