The time spent on this journey has been at its best enlighting and at the worst severe depression. Leaving the NWT to travel to the Yukon was a stepping stone to the present. NWT offered me so much of the past. A simpler life and a breed of people who still hold to their traditions. A gentle people misunderstood by the outside world.I was one of those who didnt understand their old fashioned ways and their attempt to move into the 21 century. Funny thing is I seen no problems with the culture and their beliefs and their lifestyles. A people whos survival is from the land and the sea. For those who criticize their methods of killing and substaining a food lifestly for their survival. Those who do criticize dont understand that they kill for their own consumptions and a meger living is eeked out in the pelts and meat that they sel to others. This is no different then any culture or country in the entire world. The Inuit are an amazing people . They opened their arms and homes to Myself and Vey. They allowed our ignorance in and did their uptmost to include and promote their ways with ourselves.
Leaving the NWt and heading to the Yukon was a step forwards. A more modern city, weather not as hostile and the environment of the peole a drastic change to the white mans cultures and ways. A few days into the stay there Vey returned to his own city and i was to remain and to discover for myself and to relax and reflect . The most amazing part was not the cold nights, the snow and rain but the amazing early morning daylight rises. 3 mornings in a row i was up at before 4 am and went outside in the cold and just sat and looked in wonderment of the breathtaking sun rise. Its the simplest things in life that we should step back and focus on. I left a hectic very stressful job in the city to go to the allmost wilderness setting. A touch of the old and a mix of the new/Not a large city at all, the size that I most feel comfortable in. A place where time heals all wounds and prepared me for a renewal of life and understanding.
The yime came to leave Whitehorse and head to the pacific coast , yes travelling through Alaska, but we wont mention that foreign country. I boarded a medium size charter boat to take a boat ride down the pacific coast to Prince Rupert BC. Ok for most who know me , i do not really have the heart for the water. But it was a trip worth taking. Unfortunatly I did get sea sick for the entire time on the trip. But being out in the ocean or the strait I suppose they would call it was another way of commuting with the basics again" A fragile vessil which at any time could be a victim to the waters. a risk I took knowing of the fear I have of the water. Even though The water produced such amazing scenery and all I still could not wait till I was to reach land again. Arriving saturday back on land was a huge relief. I had booked ahead for a cottage for a week. Not knowing if I stay there that long. This trip has been somewhat planned due to the fact that this is northern Canada and the transportation is limited . So you must plan to the air flights around and go from there. Arriving in BC allows me more freedom on the time I have to be next. Land travel will be the next mode.
An unfortunate event occured on sunday that has left me somewhat saddened and at the best have had to admit defeat. The trip was suppose to be for Vey and myself but that relationship ended before the journey began. Im just grateful he spent the first 9 days in the arctic with me. A time for us to re examine the purposes we both have and wish for in the future. A bit of food poising and being sea sick has left me in a depressed mood. I had finally came to realize that the journey had ended and it was time to return to home. After day long calls and reassurances from Vey that he would be joining me in BC next monday, left hope that maybe I could complete this journey . Still saddened and homesick im going to stick it out day by day. The final destination will be Halifax on June 17th. At this time with or without my visa I will be leaving for Tenerife.
The thing I have learnt the most on this journey is that I am a strong person and after taking care of myself for so long I can continue to take care. Taking a risk that I never would have dreamt that iI would have made a few years back has amazed myself at the best of times. This trip was only about getting away from everyone and everything. Relax and catch my second wind before I make the final move. To Luke and Mik Australia is still in my sights so dont you worry. Its been a place Ive wanted to move to for a long time and I will always strive to get there. Being still close to my home country is the reason that I chose Tenerife and the fact that i will be staying with relatives was a deciding factor. Canada is a great country to live in and Im very proud to be a Canadian. But to grow ahead I would like to widen my horozon somewhere else and then when the day comes that I return to Canada , there will be more love and respect and admiration for my home.
Now as for The hawks game, whether we win or loose in tonites game does not matter the journey for my favorite hockey team has been at the best exciting watching a new team rise and show to all that they are back. Good luck guys....win or loose keep your heads hanging high
.......
No comments:
Post a Comment