Evening arrival at the Tundra Lodge - mouseover image to see without brake lights
Tundra Lodge Manager Ed gives us a safety briefing as we arrive
Mouseover image to see Ed emphasize no feeding/petting the Polar Bears! ;-)
Sleeper car rooms were like closets ... but quite cozy and plenty adequate
There were several common bathrooms/showers on the Tundra Lodge - worked out fine
Lounge Car worked well for group meetings, slide shows, Polar Bear viewing, and general hanging out
Our Polar Bear Guides gave informative and interesting presentations here on local wildlife, history, and culture
Janet hanging out in "Polar Bear size chair" in the Lounge car
Dining car was spotless and cozy - added to the camaraderie of the group
Chef Jocelyn hard at work in the kitchen
Not only was the food scrumptious, but check out the presentation!
Ed clearing the dishes for the next course
We're talking some serious good grub!
Meanwhile, Jocelyn gets dessert ready at warp speed! ;-)
Beverly and Jocelyn were fantastic chefs and were always smiling
Another example of the fine Tundra Lodge Food - mouseover image to see the wine bottles
Different desserts every night were totally first-class
Periodically, you would hear/feel a "bump" while eating as someone else was hungry!
Polar Bear beds down for the night - mouseover to see photographer taking picture of it
An Arctic Fox even stopped by the Tundra Lodge one evening for a brief visit
Everybody opted to put these on their room door
Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights as seen from the Tundra Lodge - mouseover image to see another view
Some Polar Bears are up before sunrise - mouseover image to see 'em move on
While some would just prefer to sleep in late
Polar Bear grabs the Tundra Lodge grating - picture taken before sunrise
Polar Rover parked at the Tundra Lodge before sunrise - mouseover image to see Devin ready to fire it up!
Janet just before the sun comes up
Janet brings up the sunrise - mouseover image for closeup
What a beautiful morning to see Polar Bears in Churchill!
Ellen and Gary & Cynthia think so too!
Time to load up the Polar Rover and head out to see some action
The sun is rising too soon for this Polar Bear that wants to sleep in
Morning light on the Tundra Lodge - mouseover image for closer view
The Tundra Lodge at twilight
Polar Bear taking a morning stroll
Here comes yet another Polar Bear
Will takes some pictures looking down the side of the Tundra Lodge
Jan enjoys watching the Polar Bears fighting just outside the Tundra Lodge windows
All the Polar Bears around the Tundra Lodge look like they are ready to rumble
Lets hope they don't end up in Polar Bear Jail
Countless opportunities for close-in photography of the Polar Bears
Bonnie zooms in with her big lens
She takes the closeup picture
The Polar Bear wants a close view of her monster Canon lens! ;-)
Alek with some furry friends - mouseover image to see both of us close our eyes
Alek (wearing shiny Michael Jackson gloves ;-) hanging out with some Polar Bears
Jeff had some serious camera gear - mouseover image to see Canon take a picture of Nikon strap! ;-)
Getting some really close-up pictures of a Polar Bear! ;-)
Watching some Polar Bear fighting while hanging out at the Tundra Lodge
Re-supply vehicle kept the Tundra Lodge well stocked
Re-supply vehicle in comparison to Polar Rover - mouseover image to see 'em move on
Jan takes a picture of the re-supply vehicle as it pulls next to the Tundra Lodge
Even the re-supply vehicle stops to take pictures of Polar Bears
Don and Marilyn, founders/owners of Great White Bear Tours, have their own set of wheels
More here and here plus mouseover both images below for closeups
Valerie is all smiles after a great afternoon on the Polar Rover
That evening, she does a "Polar Bear toast" to another great day
Brent, William, Trish, Janet, Paul, Tami, Valerie, and Jill all join in
Lots of smiles also from Veronique, Ellen, Johanna, Linda, and Carol
Tundra Lodge dining room was cozy, but didn't feel cramped - quite comfortable actually
Our last night at the Tundra Lodge again included some fine wine
Yet another evening of great grub at the Tundra Lodge
Beverly and Jocelyn made Baked Alaska the last night - WOW!!!
Paul shows what a Polar Bear would do with that tasty Baked Alaska! ;-)
