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<\/a>Sal, Cape Verde<\/p><\/div>\n
It is generally agreed among sailors here in Sal, that anyone sailing directly to Mindelo is missing out on some of the best of Cape Verde has to offer. I concur, Sal offers a fabulously safe anchorage, effortless formalities, and genuinely friendly village atmosphere.<\/p>\n
Just be sure to check the price of everything before you commit (such as a visit to the hair salon… hint hint…), to ensure the few unscrupulous business types in town can’t take advantage you.<\/p>\n
Perhaps the best way to describe Porto de Palmeira is with images. Below is my collection of favourites, enjoy!<\/p>\n
The anchorage is one of the best in Cape Verde and your dingy is perfectly safe despite what the dated guide book might say.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Anchorage, Porto de Palmeira<\/p><\/div>\n
The village has a pleasant sleepy atmosphere and everyone seems rather content.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Wandering around Porto de Palmeira, Sal<\/p><\/div>\n
Certainly nobody here is going hungry, a boatload of fish is caught daily just a few hundred meters from the harbour entrance. I’ve never seen such abundance!<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Fish in abundance around Sal<\/p><\/div>\n
Water on the other hand is only available from the desalination plant. Not that it seems to bother the locals, just don’t expect to find a hose anywhere to fill your yachts water tank.<\/p>\n
There is still plenty of time for recreation, here the locals wile away the hours playing the African equivalent of board games.<\/p>\n \n Just playing games on Sal<\/p><\/div>\n While the women take care of more domestic affairs. Amazingly, the art of crochet is not dead!<\/p>\n Being a little more productive than the men!<\/p><\/div>\n Order is maintained by the men in blue, they even recovered a stolen laptop briefly left unattended by a German crew.<\/p>\n Wearing the uniform with a swagger!<\/p><\/div>\n With what is perhaps a little excessive enthusiasm, children readily pose for your camera,<\/p>\n \n Children in Cape Verde<\/p><\/div>\n and even the local school teacher accommodates my impromptu photo shoot by re-establishing some order.<\/p>\n \n Order out of chaos!<\/p><\/div>\n So, what did I get up to while in Sal? Not much, just hung out at the local bar.<\/p>\n \n The mini bar! No backyard should be without one.<\/p><\/div>\n Checked the weather at the Cyber Cafe,<\/p>\n \n Time to update the blog.<\/p><\/div>\n and mingled with the locals.<\/p>\n \n It's the local hair models.<\/p><\/div>\n Had I been a little less strapped for cash I might have spent some money on locally produced music and a souvenir or two. I guess these photos will just have to do.<\/p>\n \n Local art, music souveniers... See this man!<\/p><\/div>\n I hope you enjoyed the visual tour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It is generally agreed among sailors here in Sal, that anyone sailing directly to Mindelo is missing out on some of the best of Cape Verde has to offer. I concur, Sal offers a fabulously safe anchorage, effortless formalities, and … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>