We woke up today and got to eat a hearty hot breakfast, of designer eggs, bacon, waffles and hashbrowns. It was a nice surprise considering we were prepared for bagels and cream cheese. The day went well after that. There was an afternoon assembly at Ipalook Elementary where the 2010 Iditarod Champion, John Baker came to speak to the students. He basically just answered some questions that the students had for him about the race.
After a little bit of work time after school Kristian, Cassie and I walked the half a block down the street to Piuraagvik, the city gym for the annual Piuraagiaqta (spring festival) community potluck. We met Brit there and all had our first taste of muktuk (whale blubber and skin.) For one of us, (we won't name names, but hers starts with a C and ends with an assandra,) it was just that a taste. For the rest of us, I don't think that it was out first choice of food items, but it wasn't too bad. John Baker came and spoke at the potluck, and each of us saw a few of our students there. We each got some autographs and had some good times.
One of the best lines of the night. We were standing behind some one passing out t-shirts.
Guy 1: Hey will you grab me one for my mom.
Guy passing out shirts: Sure what color?
Guy 1: Purple
Guy Passing out Shirts: Here you go. (Passes him a shirt.)
Guy 1: No, I need an XXL.
Guy Passing out Shirts: Oh you wanted a double XL.
Guy 1: Well yeah, she's Inupiaq, duh!
It's great to see how different cultures identify themselves but can also make fun of themselves. Until next time, Stay warm!
Trevor
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