Cape Verde December 8th 2007 Life at sea. So filled with contrasts that you every minute is torn between the most extreme feelings and emotions there are. A day when the sun smiles down on you and the wind is favourable you feel like you are on the top of the world and everything just makes sense. Whereas when the rain pours down and the wind makes the sea angry you merely feel like a wet spot with no purpose or place! So far ... read more
Africa » Cape Verde » São Vicente The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; Cape Verde subsequently became a trading center for African slaves and later an important coaling and resupply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping. F... ... read more
After the adventure of crossing the Atlantic in a sailing vessel, I am off to my next adventure! This time I´m going to work as a volunteer in the small country of Centralamerica called El Salvador. My role will consist in observing and assisting in the different projects run by women in the region. These projects are meant to strenghten the role of the women in both economically as well as socially. I will work on the behalf of an NGO and the assignment stretches over four months. After the work is completed I will also travel around Centralamerica, foremost to Guatemala, Belize and Mexico. ... full info