So after the zodiacs were rescued the ships company came ashore, greeted by the official mascots Fran and Siutik [hint hint].We went over to the landing area and started to chat with people, most were gar gar over Siutik, playing with her, taking pictures, asking questions, she lapped that up.
I noticed one chaps accent, asked him about it, turns out he is from two burbs down from my sister back in Oz. There was another couple on boared from Tasmania.
Did not have much time to chat as the 'official' tour got under way, they were leaving at 6.
I did manage to procure a small roast of caribou for the Ozzie's, one was expressing his desire to try some.
8 comments:
Ozzie's?
Australians indeed.
I picked up on this chaps accent right away, some what refined strine, he was from East Turrumurra [hence the refined]. I asked if there were any other Ozzies on board, indeed there were, a couple from Tasmania, more proper accents ;-}
Many questions fired at me, but it is not about me is it? Did not have time for any lengthy chat, after expressing disappointment at not finding any caribou in the shops a decided to grab a small roast off the son n law and gave it to them.
Lost for words is a good description when I handed it over, hope the cook on the boat does it justice.
Siutik is one gorgeous canine creature, but I'm sure you and Fran hear that all of the time. Especially adorable in the photo checking out the new puppy.
Thanks for sharing.
Miranda
That was a very nice thing for you to do for your fellow ozzies. Hope they enjoyed it. I've never tasted caribou... but I had a kangarooburger when I was in Canberra!!!!
Yes Miranda, we do get that all the time. Siutik loves people and other dogs, wants to play even when other dogs are going bananas bearing there teeth, I am afraid she will get into trouble one day. Though I have seen her get very serious with dogs her own age and size, puts them down and shows who’s in charge when necessary.
Many younger mothers [human] allow Siutik to go up to their babies and have a sniff and a lick. The moms know the dog and I always have her tight on the leash, it helps the babies get used to dogs, many people up here are still afraid of dogs, with good historical reasons, but times change.
It’s the least I could do Ex Sham. I sure hope the cook did it justice. Caribou is the finest and healthiest of meats. No fat at all, you can do anything with it.
God, do I have a refined accent? And it's *South* Turramurra which is definitely the poorer part of the area! Thanks so much again for the roast Brian. I'm glad to have found your blog. The caribou was carried (frozen) to Kuujjuaq, by plane to Montreal, frozen overnight at the hotel and then flown to New York and driven to Massachusetts where it was cooked for July 5th. It was enjoyed by many (except the hostess who has an aversion to meat that doesn't come from a plastic pack). We had to fly out of NY the next day for Sydney and I gave the leftover to my friend from Rhode Island as I knew he would most enjoy it. No chance of having it cooked on the ship. Those ship cooks were far too understaffed and stressed to make a go of it. Wonderful to find your blog and see your snap of life in Nain. I'd love to get back one day and taste more northern foods.
Hi Peter,
Glad you took the time to search for the blog, it was a disappointment for me that we did not have more time to chat; I did not want to get in the way of the ‘official tour’.
That is some trip that roast took, hope it traveled well; you can do almost anything in the kitchen with caribou. One would have thought more ‘wild food’ would have been available on the ship.
Apologies for the accent crack, just a talking point you know.
If you have read more recent post you would know a couple from Wahroonga did their third trip up the Labrador, second to Nain. We went out on their boat ‘Tark” on the Hawkesbury on our visit in 01. Terry and Louse Byrne are their names; I am sure they would appreciate a chat about your trip; they travel extensively and are always looking for trips on ships.
Also the short visit from the Lady from Perth just this week. Matter of fact she did the Orlova out of Kujjuaq before coming here. She was disappointed with the weather at the time and the lack of “plane B” when they could not get ashore due to it. I think her brief sojourn with us rejuvenated her interest of the north.
Back in the late 1960’s I did a lot of work on new homes in the Turramurra’s, Snives and out to Terry Hills and environs. Lot of new sub divisions back then, time has eroded the memory of the area a little, but a lot of ‘sandstok brick’ and California style homes comes to mind.
Keep in touch if you like, and check out Wanderbird cruises on Google.
Thanks Brian. Sorry it's taken so long to get back to your comment. I'm in LA at present and going home tonight. Hot here, fires in the hills. Doesn't seem to know it's October. You're right about suburban Sydney around Turramurra. Probably not a lot changed since the 60s except the trees are bigger but lots of units going up along the highway now. I'll take a look for the Byrnes when I get home.
Winter on the way for you. I'd love to see it.
Take care!
Post a Comment