Eskimo to the World

I am Trina Landlord and this is my blog. In a past life, Eskimo to the World documented my adventures in New York – where in minute everything can change. Much like my life changed when I moved from Alaska to the 'city that never sleeps'. From the biggest state in America to the most populous city in the United States. From the immaculate nature of the Chugach Mountains, Yukon River and Bering Sea to the urban tundra of sky scrapers, enclaves of business and cultural capitals and the nation's foremost trendsetters. From 'the great land' to arguably the 'greatest city on earth'. I made a 5,000 mile prodigious leap from Anchorage to New York City – AND BACK TO ALASKA. The determination of Yup’ik peoples to survive in harsh Arctic conditions had given me the foundation to survive on streets of New York, I will continue to chronicle the parallels of both worlds.
May 4
Auntie Josie and my cousin Ashley in Mountain Village Here is my Auntie Josie, my grandma’s sister. She is HY-sterical. My grandmother has stories about her that when she was growing up, she would make up her own words and speak in her own language and only my great-grandmother would know what she was saying. Also here is my cousin Ashley. When Ash was about three years old, I saw her and her mother at the AC in Mountain Village. When I went up to them for hugs, Ashley looked at me and very matter of factly said, “I know who you are.” I said, “Who?” She said, “You’re my cousin.”

Auntie Josie and my cousin Ashley in Mountain Village

Here is my Auntie Josie, my grandma’s sister. She is HY-sterical. My grandmother has stories about her that when she was growing up, she would make up her own words and speak in her own language and only my great-grandmother would know what she was saying.

Also here is my cousin Ashley. When Ash was about three years old, I saw her and her mother at the AC in Mountain Village. When I went up to them for hugs, Ashley looked at me and very matter of factly said, “I know who you are.” I said, “Who?” She said, “You’re my cousin.”