The ground was actually soft and spongy, so they laid planks to form the trail. I also was very intrigued with all the strange foliage in the area. This place has an incredible plant variety. Below is in some thicker brush, not quite "tundra" as it is defined I think.
I didn't see any wildlife on the hike other than a few birds. I have yet to see a moose! I've been told this will change... moose should frequent this area:
There it is, quaint and cozy. A decent view of the sky, too, considering it is in some pretty thick brush. There is a little shed to the left, too. Seems well insulated, headed with a Toyo oil stove. It is raised up off the ground because it rests on permafrost, which is actually frozen ground (about a foot down). A ground foundation would melt the permafrost below, making for some sinking! Its roomy enough, 16x25' with a little dividing wall. I'll post some shots of the inside once I'm a little more moved in. But here are the wonderful bathing facilities:
No door. The landlord finds them unnecessary. This makes sense, really, since there is nothing but trees and maybe a moose to spy on me, and won't keep in any heat anyways.School gears up this week. Till next time...
Patrick
