1) Memorize your Aeroplan number – if you can use’em, collect’em. Just memorize your number so you don’t miss the points or keep all those people behind you waiting as you fumble through your George Costanza-sized wallet or purse or man-satchel or…….
2) Crossing a border? Keep a photocopy of your passport folded up and hidden in your primary piece of luggage. If it ever goes astray and loses its label, the photocopy will help you prove it's yours.
3) Going to a food trade show? Have to bring a pair of stretchy-pants. Not those fancy Euro, spandex thingies. No. You need an honest pair of stretchy sweat pants. Sure you can put a stripe down the side with masking tape if you are going to a formal event, but you just never know when you are going to hit that perfect sampling section. Editor’s Note: also good for community feasts when you just can’t get enough of igunaq from Hall Beach or Igloolik. Just don’t try bringing any home on the plane.
3) Going to a food trade show? Have to bring a pair of stretchy-pants. Not those fancy Euro, spandex thingies. No. You need an honest pair of stretchy sweat pants. Sure you can put a stripe down the side with masking tape if you are going to a formal event, but you just never know when you are going to hit that perfect sampling section. Editor’s Note: also good for community feasts when you just can’t get enough of igunaq from Hall Beach or Igloolik. Just don’t try bringing any home on the plane.
4) Bring extra work and novel (s). Sure, the weather report says it is all clear and lovely. Hah! Don’t believe it. Seasoned northern travellers are well aware of Environment Canada’s (and Mother Nature’s) cruel sense of humour. You only tempt fate by not being prepared. We all have war stories of how long we have been weathered in. That’s not the bad part – the bad part about being weathered in for long periods is not having any extra work or a good book or two (God forbid you should need three) to help pass the time productively, if not particularly pleasantly.
5) You probably know this one already - but always travel with your meds in your carry-on baggage. You can always rinse your socks in the shower, but you probably won't be able to replace your blood pressure medication if your suitcase is in Whale Cove and you're in Kugluktuk.
5) You probably know this one already - but always travel with your meds in your carry-on baggage. You can always rinse your socks in the shower, but you probably won't be able to replace your blood pressure medication if your suitcase is in Whale Cove and you're in Kugluktuk.
6) Don't worry about looking like a tourist - check out the sites. If you haven't seen the Baker Lake Visitor's Centre, or Mount Pelly close up, or the view of Sylvia Grinnell Park from the hilltop - do it!
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