Caution! Photos Might Gross You Out!

For some of you, the following photos might gross you out.  Please just skip over them if you take offense in such things....but do keep in mind that this is the way of life up here....a very necessary way of life.  They were taken throughout the village of the "normal" hunting activities that must occur.  I did find it interesting to watch and to think about what it's like to process the animals for their skins and meat.  It can be an all day event depending on the number of seals captured.  It's not an easy task.  Also remember...it's not like these folks can drive over to Glen's Market for what they need to fill their freezers or make their warm clothing (note the mittens at the end....I had them made for me by one of the ladies in the village....and had her use the school colors from East Jordan for the beadwork).

By the way, Kate (in this picture) is our Kindergarten teacher.  I doubt too many Kindergarten teachers can say this is what they do in their spare time!