Even though I'm still in Canada, this is an adventure! Whitehorse! I have wanted to come here forever and am excited I finally had the chance! For those not so much in the loop, I'm doing a 4 week rotation in Family Medicine/ER - my last rotation of med school!
My poor Vancouver soaked soul was blasted with sunshine coming off the plane - awesome. I enjoyed the rest of the day wandering around Whitehorse where my crowning achievement was finding the most expensive sushi in the world. Now you may be saying "Annie, why sushi in Whitehorse. You deserve to pay a lot for that bad decision." I can't explain it - just wanted sushi. $30 later (for a bento box!!!) I continued on my way. Luckily it was delicious. Don't worry Wasabi Sushi (in PG) - You're still my #1.
Later in the day, I went for a run at 7:30pm and it was still sunny! Twilight around 9 pm. I love these long evenings. Apparently it's getting dark out 6 minutes later per night.
Other great thing - the "student residence" is actually a converted LTC facility. That means my bed is a hospital bed (and actually goes up and down) and my toilet has arm rails and a call bell. Not sure who would answer if I pull it though... There are a couple other nursing students here so I have some good company.
Oh -and the clinic is great so far. I get my own office, computer and patients and then just review them as needed. I think it will be great training for residency where I'll be more independent. The clinic is also tres close to the local chapter of Buckys and to a fab cafe called "baked." Amazing coffee, sandwichs and goodies. Christie - they make a mean Americano Misto. :)
I have a couple days off now, so I'm hoping to go exploring this w/e. Hopefully to Kluane National Park at least to look around. Unfortunately, not quite hiking season in the Yukon. :)
