Written July 9, 2008
Any biome with permafrost has a unique characteristic. During the summer, the top layer of permafrost melts, creating large swaths of swampy marsh-land in low lying plains. Unfortunately, this has the effect of not only making running through fields very difficult, but also providing the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. In short, there's a lot of them here.
Fortunately, a strong breeze usually blows across the valley, keeping the annoying little insects at bay. But on a warm, wind-less day, just a five minute walk will make each person the leader of their own venerable parade of mosquitoes and flies. Waah...
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