Saturday, May 17, 2008

Snow, Ice and 20 below zero = Emo




I was just thinking, what makes this place unique? I think the top things would be: 20 to 30 below zero, Snow, Ice and a totally Frozen River from December to May. Walking on the frozen Yukon River when it is 20 below is quite unique. I will certainly miss that along with quite a few other things. Got to also say: Emo sure has some great craftsmen and craftswomen making things in the traditional way. MOST OF ALL: The YuPik people. Could you survive in 20 to 60 below weather for 6 months out of the year and flourish? They have lived off the land successfully in extreme conditions. The Eskimo people are pretty amazing.

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