Safe in the south for Christmas

Friday teh 17th dawned clear and calm, which was an auspicious beginning to my travel day. But, typical of Kivalliq Air, at 10:10 am they were still hunting for a working plane. They did find one and left Winnipeg 3-1/2 hours late at 12:30 pm. I got to the airport at 1:30 to wait and by 2:00 the weather had closed in with blowing snow and winds.

The plane finally made it at 3:30 but had to make three passes over the airport before it could land, but at least it DID land! Air Inuit then came in, and left, and we were still waiting...but by the time we boarded it was clear and calm again. It was an uneventful flight, but take note, fellow travellers: Kivalliq does NOT have a bathroom on their plane! And it is a 2-1/2 hour flight...Yikes!

I was safely in my hotel and in a tub by 8:00 pm local time, and had a good rest before heading to the airoport to catch the flight to Regina. A bit of a delay, but landed without incident just after 10:30 am. Happy happy HAPPY to be home with family!

Mom and Dad arrived on Sunday evening, none the worse for wear, and we are busy making final preparations for a family Christmas. For those who are interested, here's the daylight hours info for Sanikiluaq on the shortest day of the year:

Sunrise: 8:50

Sunset: 15:39

I'll sign off for the holidays and wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Peace on Earth, and Joy to the World and to all my friends and family!

TTFN!