Where are we today? Mindelo and Praia de Sao Pedro, Cape Verde
We had a beautiful day in Cape Verde (also known as Cabo Verde). These islands were uninhabited until the Portuguese arrived in the fifteenth century. People still speak Portuguese and a Creole tongue, as well. This colorful wall attached to the art museum is made of lids for 50 gallon oil drums. A few of the lids are attached in a way that they can function as louvers. Dave and I took a shuttle a short way into town and walked around some. We took a taxi about 30 minutes out of town to Plaia de Sao Pedro. I walked the beach and hung out at Moreno Beach Club; Dave hiked 2 miles along the cliffs to visit a lighthouse. When he got there, the lighthouse keeper was delighted to have company. He gave Dave a tour and offered him lunch, but Dave told him I was waiting and hiked back to have lunch with me. This is part of the trail that Dave took, which is like that all the way. The keeper (actually a live-in security guard for this non fu...