Island life

Africa indeed. The first impressions of Cabo Verde were mixed. The towns are typical, the people very friendly with a can do attitude. We quickly took to the ways and had a lot of fun.

Sal is a barren place, but when we arrived it was all saints and the locals in Palmeira were having parties for three days. All the action was on the shore next to the fishing quai. There was dancing and drinking and a lot of talking and we got a lot of conversation going with many people. We went to a very nice Italian restaurant and learned that there is a large group of Italians in Sal, and this is great as it adds to the already warm atmosphere.

The anchorages until now are relatively secure, but we might have to employ boat minders later on, after losing a pump while ashore in Palmeira.

Next stop is Santiago on the Southern group of islands, and then Fogo before returning to Mindelo where Philip will catch a plane back.

But for now, it's the easy island life. Mais tarde!