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My-Island-Jamaica Digest
Ezine: December 1, 2019
Hey ,
Happy Sunday to you and yours again my friend!
It's DECEMBER!!! Wow!
I'm loving the irie vibe, energy, and as we say here, the 'Chrismus Breeze'.
And speaking of IRIE vibe (hint, hint), I have something different indeed for you today!
I had a wonderful experience - from start to finish!
But even better, I chronicled the full experience in pictures for you!
Here is the link to see it all!
And yes, that's my featured article for this week!
But, remember I also told you that I have something to share with you this week?
Great news! We are expecting a baby, due anytime now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Follow this link to read more on that :-)
And now the ...
TOP 3 Articles (for the week)
These articles below, in my opinion, represents the best of this week's new articles - again extremely insightful, one 'touristy' one, one native Jamaican product and local Jamaican hot spot!
- Sweet Jamaican Mento Music | Its Influence, Instruments & A Melodious Song
Love Reggae? Chances are you'll adore Jamaican mento music also, if not already. Here's the full scoop on its history, plus a melodious video, Born Jamaica, performed by the Yardy Vibes mento Band!
- The Jamaica Exchange Rate Today | Plus A Historical Perspective
What's with the Jamaica exchange rate today? I touched on that. But did you also know the JMD was stronger than the USD? Surprise, Surprise! Read on to learn more.
- What was the cause of the Morant Bay rebellion in Jamaica?
The Morant Bay Rebellion was an important turning point in the history of Jamaica. But what triggered this massive uprising? Read on to learn more.
Of course, you wouldn't expect that I visit the Rasta Village without taken video clips right?
Of course not!
And so this week's video is from my first visit to their special IRITS event.
Absolutely love it - and you will too :-)
Certainly another calendar item for you!
You may also watch it in the frame below.
Featured Jamaican Product
Jamaicans may be short on cash but definitely not on flavor. We add zest to everything, especially food. One distinctive way we “spice things up” is preparing foods the Jerk method.
This method that is now synonymous with Jamaica abroad!
But what if you know how to make your own jerk seasoning?
Enjoy!
Special thanks again to Cheri, such a sweetheart!
She was the one who inspired me to visit the Rasta Indigenous Village last Sunday!
Cheri, if you are ready this, BIG UP again my friend!
I get the feeling we'll be doing much more like these in the future!
Bless you sister!
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I'm so looking forward to sharing the rest of this month's activities with you!
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Wellesley Gayle
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