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Virgin Gorda

One of the prettiest beaches ever!
OUT OF AFRICA AND ACROSS THE ATLANTIC

May 20th 2010
Whenever we begin an ocean passage, I think of the early explorers and what thay must have thought as they began their journey to the unknown. Now crossing an ocean is a fairly common occurrence especially with the advent of GPS, radar and stabilizers. The weather is always unpredictable but modern day ships are better able to handle sudden storms and rough seas. This cruise across the Atlantic ... read more
Africa » Cape Verde » São Vicente

Cape Verdean Flag 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
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