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Saturday, July 16

Le Grand Nord - our new life begins...


Hello everyone!
So we're finally settling into our new life up north. 
Wow, what a change! It's so different up here.
I'm still kind of in shock with my new reality - but it's definitely exciting, and I think it's going to be a great experience.



We live on Wichishkw Road- it's a Cree name and I have no clue how to pronounce it.... but I think I like it.

I hope you're all doing well.
We finally got our internet hooked up. It's frustratingly slow, but better than nothing.
I hope to have some time this weekend to catch up with you all.
oxo
Vanessa.
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24 comments:

  1. Sweet Pea (formerly Alice)July 16, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    I just can't get over it! That is so cool!
    The bear! The stop sign! The flora, the fauna... The people!
    I feel like there's so much to discover up there and I'm so glad I get to visit vicariously through you!
    Hope you settle in nicely. Can't wait for more!

    Just a Silhouette

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  2. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    looks amazing!

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  3. Crazy Sweet LifeJuly 16, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    It looks beautiful! I'm a little concerned about that big scary bear, but I know you're a big girl:)

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  4. YasmeenJuly 17, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    So, so lovely. It'll be the adventure of a lifetime, and romantic no doubt. Good luck + good vibes for your new home!

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  5. the southern hostessJuly 17, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I'm so excited for you! It looks beautiful!

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  6. heatherJuly 18, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    how interesting! are you moving there indefinitely? i know nothing of the area, (are there glaciers?) but it looks beautiful and will be fun to learn about it with you!

    reminds me of living in patagonia, just the other side's extreme... believe me, i feel you on the slow internet!!! take it slow, and don't open too many tabs at one time, take lots of coffee or tea breaks.

    good luck getting settled!

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  7. Lady GreyJuly 18, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Heather, thanks for the encouragement.
    I can imagine how you must know what this feels like after your experiences!
    We're here for work, and we will stay for at least one year... hopefully we really like it and will stay longer.... we'll see!
    oxo

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  8. Shannon of HAPPINESS ISJuly 18, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful place to live! You are so lucky. I can't wait to see more photos :) xo

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  9. kJuly 18, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    wow lady, i'm kind of in awe of you life..more pics, k?

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  10. Emily {tomorrow never knows}July 18, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Can't wait to see all kinds of interesting posts about living up north!! i will take plenty of pictures this summer to remind you of montreal... in a good way hopefully!
    I'm actually living ON st catherine street. between st marc and st mathieu. so it's been an interesting transition! its awesome that it doesnt take me an hour (or more) to get everywhere anymore!

    enjoy your new home :)

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  11. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}July 19, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful! Take us on a tour of your town! Where do you like to eat? What's your favorite store.

    I'm dying to know more...it's such a beautiful place.

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  12. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I'm SO SO SO happy for you! Congrats and enjoy getting adjusted :)

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  13. Fit With FlashJuly 19, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    ooh good luck with everything! and good luck having to spell out that street name FOREVER! : ) hope you had a good move

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  14. Jan HalvarsonJuly 20, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Very fun to see where you are Vanessa! Looks like a great adventure!

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  15. MelissaJuly 20, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Awesome! Glad to hear that you're settled! A definite departure from the wild streets of Montreal!

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  16. Pinecone CampJuly 21, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Good luck! I can't wait to read future posts from the "grande nord"!!

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  17. onesilentwinterJuly 22, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    how wonderful, gosh i long for such a trip

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  18. VicJuly 22, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    yay! glad you are getting settled in and the views look amazing! ;) can't wait to see and hear more pretty lady!

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  19. Tanya (a Taste of T)July 23, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Looks absolutely amazing! Big congrats!

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  20. Portable Soap Box GirlJuly 24, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Living on the shores of James Bay is awesome. The landscape is inspiring. When I lived in Moosonee one winter (which was almost 9 months long), it was those scrubby trees that started me drawing. They always reminded me of a bottle brush. Enjoy the work and the rugged landscape.

    I pop by your blog every once and a while and always enjoy what I read.
    Thanks

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  21. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Yay! So excited for you. It looks beautiful there.

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  22. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    best of luck!!

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  23. JoytiJuly 28, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    What a beautiful area. You'll love your new home, I'm sure. Hope you've settled in :)

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  24. Sweet Pea (formerly Alice)July 30, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    I hope you haven't been eaten by a bear! ;)

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