TravelCurators: A service project in loving memory of Frazer

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Arctic HOWLs

Leticia Mendonca

9 episodes

2 weeks ago

The long-awaited journey of Letty and her two senior dogs (Frazer and Denvor) from the coastal state of Goa (India) to Arctic Canada has come to an abrupt end with the passing of Frazer in Sept 2023 - Four days before their Oct road trip to Northern BC and the Yukon. A wild card entry called Suomi made their Arctic dream come true when they crossed the Arctic Circle, met Joulupukki, and visited Sodankylä (67.41 degrees N). Arctic HOWLs stands for the Arctic Habitat of Wildlife and Locals.

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TravelCurators: A service project in loving memory of Frazer

Arctic HOWLs

16 minutes 11 seconds

1 year ago

TravelCurators: A service project in loving memory of Frazer

I am resurrecting this podcast, Arctic HOWLs, which was paused indefinitely after the death of my best friend, Frazer.

The initial purpose of this podcast was to capture the essence of the Arctic habitat of wildlife and locals with a focus on Arctic Canada and Finland. It is now a part of my ongoing tribute to Frazer’s ubiquitous presence, which includes my website (TravelCurators), a free service offer, a fictional story about the Frazden School of Boundless Joy, and any future endeavors related to giving B9 tokens.

Two years ago, two kind Canadian souls (much indebted, Cara Moore and Anthony Mayne) helped me and my two best friends (Frazer and Denvor) start my long-awaited journey to the Yukon. I want to thank Cara and Anthony for supporting me and dedicate this episode to them.

Our Canadian journey started in Edmonton, and it took us to Northern British Columbia (BC) and Québec (QC). A memorable 5300-kilometer road trip from BC to QC with Denvor still alive and Frazer's ashes was repeated this month as Denvor and I came back to Alberta (Calgary this time) to say hello to old friends and make new ones.

Frazer lived a good 16 years, which isn't too bad for a medium-sized dog. Hoping that Denvor can celebrate his 16th birthday on Oct 24 and eventually rest with his brother in Alberta. As for the Yukon, I'm happy writing a fictional story about its geology for now.

Note: To use Kate Wolf's songs, see ⁠⁠⁠Using a Kate Wolf⁠ song⁠⁠. You will hear a few minutes of Back Roads (1975) by Kate Wolf in this episode.

384 days since Frazer enfolded. Always here...