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August 11th 2017
Published: August 11th 2017
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Dear All Greetings from the Cape Verdean island of Fogo! My second of four islands that I plan to visit here in Cape Verde. I am continuing to having an amazing time in this country, perhaps these last few days have even been better than when I first arrived. I’m beginning to think that while Senegal and The Gambia are countries to be experienced, Cape Verde is a country to be enjoyed! Experien... Read Full Entry



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HikerHiker
Hiker
Pico de Fogo
The Crater Towns of Portela and BangaeiraThe Crater Towns of Portela and Bangaeira
The Crater Towns of Portela and Bangaeira
Re-built directly on top of the lava flow which destroyed the original village
The Crater Towns of Portela and BangaeiraThe Crater Towns of Portela and Bangaeira
The Crater Towns of Portela and Bangaeira
Cha das Caldeiras
Cha das CaldeirasCha das Caldeiras
Cha das Caldeiras
2014 Lava Flow
PortelaPortela
Portela
My minibus and driver await
GrapesGrapes
Grapes
Pico de Fogo
Solidified Lava FlowSolidified Lava Flow
Solidified Lava Flow
Cha das Caldeiras
PortelaPortela
Portela
The dwelling on the left was destroyed by the 2014 lava flow; the dwelling on the right has been built anew on top of the solidified rock
Pensao Destroyed by the 2014 Lava FlowPensao Destroyed by the 2014 Lava Flow
Pensao Destroyed by the 2014 Lava Flow
Portela
BangaeiraBangaeira
Bangaeira
Most of the buildings here were destroyed by the 2014 lava flow
Portela's ChurchPortela's Church
Portela's Church
On the left, the ruins of the village's old church; on the right, the re-building of the new one
Casa MarisaCasa Marisa
Casa Marisa
The first of Portela's lodgings to rebuild itself after the 2014 lava flow
MeMe
Me
Pico de Fogo
Baobab TreeBaobab Tree
Baobab Tree
Fogo
Fogo HouseFogo House
Fogo House
Beautiful view!
Cloud Forest and CoffeeCloud Forest and Coffee
Cloud Forest and Coffee
Fogo
MeMe
Me
Fog, in Fogo!
FogFog
Fog
Fogo
Monte PretoMonte Preto
Monte Preto
Fogo
Sea ArchSea Arch
Sea Arch
Ponto da Salina
Ponto da SalinaPonto da Salina
Ponto da Salina
Fogo



11th August 2017

Giovana
non-member comment

África
Definitivamente a África é um continente a ser explorado e muito apreciado!
11th August 2017

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Si!
Obrigado pelo comentario - e definitivamente que sim :)
29th August 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Black sand and crashing waves
We always like it when we end up in an unexpectedly nice place. Sometimes not planning provides a treat. Go with the flow. On to more islands.
29th August 2017

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Fogo
Indeed - each island I visited in Cape Verde was unique in its own way - very enjoyable to explore :)

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