Two thousand Miles

When I came to Cabo Verde, I didn't know much about it. It was my first encounter with Africa and as such, I came with apprehension.

But much of what I read is true, and nothing I read grasps the nature of these islands. After a month of cruising and visiting the different islands, this place is Africa and at the same time a lot different from my image of Africa.

So will I visit again? Probably. Will I go on to visit other African countries? Possibly.

And that is in itself a huge difference from the way I regarded the dark continent before; I see hope and joyful people.

And even though Cabo Verde remains an oasis because of its peacefulness, I hope it has a bright future and I may come back to witness it.



Tomorrow we will set off for that other continent, a new world. A long stretch of very little but water separates us from there. We will keep in touch with our closest ones, but we'll meet again on the other side. Grenada is our destination, if all goes well.