BY Clay Larroy
Regardless
of whether you are
traveling to a nearby location for the weekend or taking a
week-long destination vacation, you are always going to benefit from some tips
and ideas on how to make the whole process, more fun and less stressful. Take
time each day to alleviate stress while traveling or
vacationing and you will thank yourself for it when you get back home. With all
the chaos, jet-lag, partying and other excitement of travel comes a whole lot
of stress on your mind and body. By the time most vacations are over, another
one is needed to recover so taking a few minutes each day to rejuvenate will
make it easier for you to resume your normal life when it's all over. When you want to
plan a vacation contact me!
The article below offers an
enchanting viewpoint on Nunavut.
Commune
With Nature in Nunavut on a Dog Sledding Expedition
by
Philippa Westwood
Anyone seeing Nunavut's landscape
(magical and otherworldly in turns) for the first time usually drops their jaw
in sheer awe. The sights and sounds of Nunavut are delightfully unique. Indeed,
"Nunavut" simply means "our land" in the Inuktiktut
language, indicating the simple yet dignified pride of the Nunavummiut in their
native land. Here is a place that can best be explored via a dog sledding
expedition or snowmobile tour, because paved highways are largely nonexistent
here. But the very challenge of accessing it only adds further to its
charm--that's why it has become one of the most preferred destinations by those
with an uncompromising taste in personal adventure.
The
Dogs
A dog sledding expedition would not be
called such without its most important component: the dogs. In Nunavut, sleds
are typically pulled by a husky breed called the "Qimmiq", or the
Canadian Inuit dog. The Qimmiq is, in fact, North America's oldest and rarest
purebred domestic dog species, believed to have been first tamed by the ancient
Thule people. Hence, the dogs are highly respected and sometimes
revered--although that does not spare them from pulling sleds. If you're going
on an expedition, keep in mind that the Qimmiq are no poodle or labrador--while
faithful and tenacious, they are not exactly one you would cuddle or allow to
sleep with the baby. The Qimmiq are formidable animals that can withstand even
powerful blizzards and survive without eating for days, and these qualities are
most valued in the context of the Nunavut's icy landscape. Knowing this dog's
character can go a long way when working with them on a sled.
Watching
the Springtime Coastal Action
In spring, as the sheets of ice
covering the sea slowly break up, the Inuit would typically get on their dog
sleds and head toward what they call the "Sinaaq"--the Inuktitut term
for the edge of the floe. Why do they want to be on the floe's edge, you may
ask? A floe is a flat sheet of ice floating on the sea, and during spring as
the ice thaws, a floe's edge teems with wildlife. You too can follow in their
footsteps to the edge of the floe. By embarking on a full-day dog sledding tour
you can go to the very edge of the melting ice floes and be in the front seat
of the action. Watch as countless species of birds and marine mammals feast on
the feeding opportunity offered by the thawing ice. From seals, walruses and
beluga whales, to an amazing diversity of birds, there is so much to see from
the floe's vantage point. The fun is fully guaranteed.
The
View from the Icebergs
Alternatively, as part of your dog
sledding tour you can admire the spectacle of the floating icebergs--gigantic
masses of floating ice formed from snowflakes that have accumulated in the past
thousands of years. Every iceberg is ancient, and, thanks to nature, most of
them are sculptured into wonderful forms and shapes. The coastline on the
northern part of Baffin Islandis world-renowned as a must-see "iceberg
gallery".
About the Author
Philippa Westwood is Marketing Manager
at Windows on the Wild, a specialist of wildlife watching tours and dog sledding holidays.
Destinations include Canada, Lapland and Sweden where dog sledding holidays can
take you on adventurous experiences across the world.
REFERENCE SITES:
http://goarticles.com/I used to live in Canada. It's a beautiful country with a lot of
different kind of topographic regions.
Sebastian Bach
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