My Diary June 15th, 1805 I have learnt a French song today. I have found singing is a great way to be entertained and escape reality while traveling the long tedious roads of our journey. With over two months left of our trading trip I already miss my family tremendously. I asked the other members how they cope with missing their families. They simply said: "You'll get used to it. Just make yourself really busy everyday …showed first 75 words of 627 total…

…showed last 75 words of 627 total…furs came almost as soon as we got here in exchange of blankets, pots and other goods. I tried to make the prices as low as possible to protect from having any North West Company traders slip in and get the trade. It was a great deal, so we were all happy. Sam suggested the furs be put in a safe, dry place, to ensure they arrive to Europe in perfect shape in the fall.