For The Love of Travel

My favorite places, photos and stories

August 21, 2014
by Lids
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9/8 Pond Inlet

Pond Inlet, Nunavut is a hamlet of about 1,500 Inuit at the top of Baffin Island. The town’s economy is largely service based with government being the largest employer. After being cleared by Customs to land in Canada, we took … Continue reading →

August 21, 2014
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8/8 Isabella Bay and Arctic Harbour

We were woken this morning with an announcement from the bridge….bowhead whales at 11 o’clock (Isabella Bay)….. Throwing clothes on, we rushed on deck to be treated to the sight of 4 hugh 50 ton whales cavorting in front of … Continue reading →

August 8, 2014
by Lids
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Davis Strait

Internet is back temporarily. We saw POLAR BEARS! Really up close and personal……they initially ignored us and then …..came to investigate possible FOOD!  After about 5 mins of sniffing the wind at the base of our vessel, yep that close……they … Continue reading →