Cape Verde Islands
We arrived and docked at 8am this morning after two and a half days at sea, in Porto Grande, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde. 400 miles off the coast of Senegal.
The island of Sao Vicente is a dark barren land, it has no real greenery, no water but it has quite spectacular volcanic scenery.
So our trip out this morning on a twelve seater bus over cobbled roads was uncomfortable to say the least.
Especially at around 26c.
We toured the town of Mondelo mostly on foot, it has the appearance of being a poor African nation with little for the population to do.
The exception being the port facilities and some subsistence fishing.
All fresh fruit and vegetables are imported.
There is no freshwater on the island, but a desalination plant provides that supply.
Not a great deal to say for this island, but we were one of three cruise ships here, so tourism is on the rise to what, on the face of it, is no more than a stopping off point.
Pauline’s lost voice has developed into a cold!
As I type this at 5pm we’re just setting sail on a five day plus voyage to Santarem, Brazil.
We arrive, all being well, at 9am on Thursday (21st).
We're told the snow has arrived back home....enjoy!
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