9:30 a.m.: In four hours I’m supposed to be boarding a 737 and flying home. But the weather isn’t looking to agreeable right now. In fact, it’s worse than yesterday. Let’s see what happens in four hours….

12:40 p.m.: looks like we’re flying! A big thank you to all the folks from Cambridge Bay who welcomed us into the community, especially to my new friend Tumi who I will always think of as the brightest star in the North. Tumi, you are an inspiration…and I regret not taking a photo of you. Guess I’ll have to do it next time I visit!