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
John, Sharon and Ashley in Mountain Village Here are my cousins John, Sharon and Ashley. On a recent trip to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, I had a layover in St. Mary’s and ran into John, Sharon and their son Christian at the airport as they were en route to Anchorage for medical appointments. I like Sharon because she says things like, “Aaaawww shucks!” and “Ominuk!” which is similarly the Yup’ik word for “Shucks!”

John, Sharon and Ashley in Mountain Village

Here are my cousins John, Sharon and Ashley. On a recent trip to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, I had a layover in St. Mary’s and ran into John, Sharon and their son Christian at the airport as they were en route to Anchorage for medical appointments.

I like Sharon because she says things like, “Aaaawww shucks!” and “Ominuk!” which is similarly the Yup’ik word for “Shucks!”