[Journal], 1915-1916
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536 the lowest estimate that any of the experienced ones would place on the journey - Three igloos comprise the settlement. The northernmost (N.S.2) is occupied by Ahnquodotako, his wife, then an orphan boy whom they have adopted, their son Ewik and his wife, Baulina, and infant daughter - The middle igloo is that of Egigvakah and his wife Ahutudlungva, the south- emmost is used by Ahingualokto, (aima) wife and five children - The incoming of our party of 14 crowded the little dwellings. Baulina had asked for me to stay in her igloo and Peter and Allen stayed there too. Much preparation had been made. The thing that I enjoyed most was boiled tenderloin and sirloin of fujji (a species of seal). This was truly delicious and was particularly palatable after six months of the ship's diet -