I bought my first inuit carving this evening. "So what?" you ask, somewhat belligerently. Well, the interesting thing about this is...

My visit here is coming to a close in a week and a half, so I asked Paul about where I could purchase a carving. He suggested that I ask Yvonne, one of the teachers that came on the trip to Avvajjaq last Thursday. So, Monday, on my way into the library to do some book repairs, I ran into Yvonne and asked if she had anything for sale.

Not at the moment, but she inquired as to when I was leaving and said she could probably do something by then, asking for any subject requests. I was a little flabbergasted --- I mean how many times do you get to request such a thing?

Then tonight, just after dinner, a knock at the door, and it's Douglas, saying, "My mom said you wanted a carving...?" and pulled one out of a bag! Incredible! So, a day later and I'm the proud owner of a caribou antler (really cool purple and white colouring) miniature carving of a man and a woman. Speedy service right to my door AND I know the artist!

Only in Igloolik... Lynn