Photos of The Islands of Cape Verde

March 1927 2022 (9 days)


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Beautiful ViewOver a thousand meters below lies the village where we started
GuidesThe guides pause at the top of the volcano
Crater MouthThe crater with rocks forming the crater rim
Volcano DescentCarefully descending again watching out for loose stones
Volcanic GravelWhile descending we sink deep into the gravel
Volcano DescentDescending through the volcanic gravel
Steep SlopeThe gravel slows the steps allowing for a quick descent
Running DownhillThe descent feels like stepping into fresh snow
Safely BackA wellearned lunch after the descent
View of VolcanoEarlier today we were still at the top of the volcano
Sleeping QuartersOur accommodation in the village at the foot of the volcano
Buried HousesA house has been dug out of the lava again
Container RestaurantAfter the eruption this container restaurant was one of the first facilities in the village
Atmospheric RestaurantDining in the container restaurant
Small FarmhouseThe yard of a small farm in the village
Descent to the CoastDescending from the volcanic plateau to the coast
Green SectionDue to the eastern location mist provides sufficient moisture for vegetation
The Path Through the ForestThe path through the Misty Forest leads to the sea
Coffee BeansThe mountainside is an ideal place for coffee plants
Misty ForestThe clouds remain hanging against the mountainside
Picked coffeeThe coffee beans have just been
Coffee carriersAfter picking the coffee is brought down the mountain by carriers
Coffee sacksHeavy bags full of coffee beans
Eurico and RonaldPhoto with the guide
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