The Arctic

So it's eight days until I head to a cruise through Arctic North Canada on assignment and to say I'm looking forward to it is an understatement.

After flying in to Ottowa on the 11th July, I'll join the cruise on the 13th and will have ten days of Arctic exploration followed by a couple of days in Montreal before heading home.

The cruise itself is run by Cruise North Expeditions, a company operated by the Inuit of Canada's Arctic. The idea is a fantastic one. The Inuit communities benefit from training schemes offered on board the ship whereby they can learn trades, and the passengers get to see the Arctic through the eyes of the people who know it best.

To experience first hand the life, culture, knowledge and environment of this people is something I have wanted to do for years, and now I get the chance.

Roll on 11 July.

For more information on Cruise North check out: http://www.cruisenorthexpeditions.com/.