The igloo was warm and toasty with an internal temp around -9C (15F) and I snored the night away. Today I decided to take a nice hike around the area while it was a nippy -53F outside. my coldest excursion to date, and I'm glad I was able to get it in before the end of the trip here.
As an aside, i realize I haven't posted anything about the Aurora Borealis. We were lucky enough to be treated to displays 4 nights in a row starting on our first night here. It was truly magnificent. Get a load of these pictures..
The Northern lights are a natural light display usually seen best at night and at the polar region. The sun is a constant star that makes energy all day. There are sunspots on the sun that are getting rid of energy in the form of high speed electrons known as the "solar wind". These particles are shot off the sun and hit earth's atmosphere creating the northern lights when conditions are just perfect.
Hi Kev, So are we going to see a picture of your new apartment? Pops
ReplyDeleteI would like to see how the igloo was actually constructed. I can understand how the sides stack together, but what happens at the top in the middle. Do you have any more photos of it being built? Thanks for sharing the photos and videos are really great. I wish I had an internet connection in my classroom to show the kids what you're doing.
ReplyDeleteHow long can you stay outside with the temperatures as low as they are?
Irene
Hi Kevin,
ReplyDeleteThose are some fantastic pictures of the aurora. Thanks for sharing them. I'll be sure to mention them to people as we start to drum here in a few minutes.
Mike Morse
The pictures are amazing. i am jealous!
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