JUNIOR JUNKANOO

- The Most Enchanting Video Podcast continues sailing in the Bahamas with another episode of New Mexi-Castaways!

Hello Friends!

When my family and I arrived on the Bahamian island of Elbow Cay I had never even heard the word “junkanoo” before. I quickly learned that a junkanoo was an annual, Bahamian tradition that was popular in Hope Town. Once people started telling me about the colorful parades and feet-moving rhythms, I couldn’t wait to see it for myself. Sadly, I was told that the annual junkanoo celebration had been canceled in Hope Town because some violence had broken out during the parade the year before. Well, as it turns out, a lot of people were pretty disappointed and the community came together to create something that would keep people dancing in the streets.

I had so much fun making this story. Not only does it share one of my new favorite traditions, but it also shows you a lot more about why I love Hope Town. I hope it is fun for you to watch, too!

Lots of love,

Rosa Linda

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HOPE TOWN COFFEE

- The Most Enchanting Video Podcast sails to tropical climates as “New Mexi-Castaways!”

Hello Friends!

As I write this many of you are shoveling snow, bundling up, lighting fires in fireplaces and generally doing whatever you can to get through the chilly winter months. Here on New Mexicast we hope to do our part to warm things up as we begin a side-journey to the Tropics. As many of you know, my family recently spent almost a year living on a sailing catamaran called “Hakuna Matata.” We met so many interesting people and saw so many wonderful things along the way. It is now my pleasure to share some of those amazing adventures with you in a new series called “New Mexi-Castaways!”

For New Mexi-Castaways’ first episode, a virtual pick-me-up; as we visit the Hope Town Coffee House. It is one of the best coffee houses we’ve ever been to, on an island we will never forget. If you have ever dreamed of the perfect island paradise, with warm and welcoming people to compliment the magnificent scenery, then chances are good you had a place like Hope Town in mind. Hopefully this story will give you a small glimpse into why Elbow Cay (pronounced “key”) in the Bahamas is now one of our favorite places on Earth.

A special thanks to Heather and Andrew Prosa for letting me take you on a tour of their wonderful Hope Town Coffee House. After watching the episode be sure to get your own bag of Hope Town Coffee from their website at: http://hopetowncoffeehouse.com/

Now I hope you’ll sit back with a hot cup o’ joe, and join me as we sail to a warmer, wonderful place!

Lots of love,

Rosa Linda

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NIGHT CROSSING

- Hello Friends and a belated Happy New Year!

This quick audio episode explains a bit about why things have been so quiet around here lately. Exciting things are on the horizon! I can’t wait to share them with all of you.

Lots of love,

Rosa Linda