Episode 81 | The Historic Endurance Of Mindelo
Hello Winded Voyagers. Lockdown is officially over here on Sao Vicente. Mindelo is one again, with limitations. And life is getting back to normal, albeit without any external visitors.
This episode is the last of the pandemic series, and an homage to Mindelo which I have come to call home. I'm also running out of new adventures to film, which should change as we should be allowed to sail around the island soon.
MIndelo has survived and endured more than many cities in it's hits rich history. Discovered by the Portuguese, then ignored because of its barren landscape. Yet it had a safe natural port strategically located in the middle of the Atlantic. Pirates had been hiding there, but it was not settled. Eventually the Portuguese began a settlement. One that was celebrated and ridiculed. This kind of back and forth continued for centuries. And the people living there developed a different way of thinking out of pure survival. They became anarchist and in a way pirates. Living for today, because tomorrow may be worse. That is why Mindeleses are the most free society in Cape Verde. And that is why the historic endurance of Mindelo prevails even now during the global pandemic. The people here have seen worse and will prevail. Like us sailors who also live in the moment, this pandemic is just another obstacle to hurdle. And we will.
Big distant hugs from Mindelo for your continued support. We all are very grateful here.
Comments (2)
thoroughly satisfying vlog about Mindelo, it's history, the life and times, thanks!
we are still tied to the docks in Nassau harbor waiting for bans to lift on travel to the family islands of the Bahamas, regardless life is good, pandemic or not.