The Saragoza Kunuku ("Farm")
Our team spent a day filming at the Saragoza family Kunuku (“farm”) up in the hills – eating iguana stew, cutting cactus, and LOTS of dancing! Without a doubt, it was one of the best days of our trip, and a chance for us all to experience the heart of Bonairean culture.
Patun and his son Bjorn with the iguana they caught earlier that day.
Bob tries Iguana stew for the first time. Here he is eating the tail – traditionally known to carry power, as it is the part of the body which the Iguana uses to strike away enemies.
Jurgen learns from his grandmother how to find and cut the kadushi cactus.
The Saragoza Family which includes two ProKids champions, an olympic windsurfer, and a vivacious mom.
Pete gets into the groove by trying a shot of the local rum.
Leppi teaches Patun the dance from which he got his nickname. Amazingly, he got it on his first try!
Patun and his wife Licetha show off their moves to the Rincon Boyz soundtrack.
The young twins feed the chickens in traditional attire.
The sound man gracefully side-steps the bushes as we film Bjorn releasing the iguana back into the bush.
Stunning photo of Patun by my cousin Richard Schmon, taken just after his interview.
Fire jumping late in the evening.
Billy Jean in the Kunuku from Seek Films on Vimeo.
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Patun,
Can’t wait for the film and your family looks great! Great to see that you and your family are still windsurfing!
Your Friend from Puerto Rico olympic windsuring team,
Matt Anderson