On the weather forecast site sunrise and sunset are listed at 1:07 am. When stepping outside our place at 1:07 am May 20, Sean automatically put on his sunglasses. No need for a flashlight.

With the melting snow, skidoos and qamutiks are parked on the sea ice near town.

Along the Pond Inlet shore ice a small pressure ridge pushes ice skyward. I recall reading about Franklin's crew dragging boats over such ridges and reflecting: such is not for the faint of heart.

Approximately 30 km distant, late evening sun highlights the southwest shore of Bylot Island. Most fascinating here in the far north spring/summer is the 24 hour sun's arc as it completes a full circle, "rising and setting" in the north.