After a rough night for the ship’s crew with high winds and waves, we awoke on the morning of our landing ready to explore the administrative capital of the Nunatsiavut government. Our expedition leader was especially excited, as Nain was home for Jason and his family. A group of Nain’s elders and community leaders joined us onboard for a welcoming message and breakfast before we set out on zodiacs toward town. There to greet us at the boat launch site were members of Nain’s brass band, playing hymns as we stepped out of the boats and removed our life jackets and boots. The old Moravian church stands at the immediate entrance into town, and we were able to take a peek inside and listen to the church’s minister speak about its history. We then set off on a tour of the town and the local radio station, which brings a variety of Inuit radio and television programming to the area.
Another Nain highlight was interacting with the community’s artists, especially its carvers and jewelry-makers. We were fortunate enough to be able to visit the home of well-known Inuit carver John Terriak, where I bought two pieces of rough labradorite that his grandson had collected nearby. The pieces shine green and blue when angled just right, almost mimicking the movement of the aurora we witnessed early on in the trip.
The final treat before leaving Nain was a short concert at the church; members of the Nain choir as well as our very own Ocean Endeavour choir group (arranged only a few days before), came together to sing a few hymns in the Inuktitut language.
Adventure Life is always an excellent choice when planning complicated, extreme, or exotic vacations or expeditions. They provide friendly professional services and advice and are enthusiastic and encouraging in helping us to prepare and thoroughly enjoy our trip. They handle all the details which greatly reduces the stress of planning a difficult trip. I'm very impressed with Adventure Life and definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Scott Trochim
2 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
4 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
5 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.