Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Cape Verde Sal - July 2014

In July last year we had two blissful weeks on the beautiful island of Sal - Cape Verde.  With its mixture of African and Portuguese influences it was a very interesting place to photograph.  Although much of the holiday was spent lazing in the shade, and reading I managed to fit in some photography of course.  I even did some painting!!
 
The beaches were unreal, the most beautiful I have ever seen



 
The Island of Sal is so tiny that we were driven around it in half a day!!
The off roading was a lot of fun!

 
Fascinating to see how the local people live and to talk to them



 
We actually got to swim in these stunning salt lakes, it was a strange experience floating in the salt water
 
 
Going to the gym - the Cape Verde way


 
I'm always a sucker for an interesting tree


 
One of the biggest source of local trade is the one fishing jetty on the island, where fresh fish is caught, prepared and sold
 

 
This is one of my favourite photos from the holiday, I remember the fun the boy was having in the waves

 
The largest fish we saw - Tuna



 
A very spooky Jesus statue under the sea

 
Coming in to the jetty on the boat


 
African art at the hotel

 
Some pretty formidable waves in parts of the island




 
I've never had such a relaxing break, as the Cape Verde locals say 'no stress'
 
 

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