by ronmitchelladventure | Jun 22, 2017 | Africa, Cape Verde
We ride up a snaking cobblestone road that separates many fertile valleys, canyons, and Ribeiras of Santo Antao Island. The town of Ribeira Grande is the gateway to the island’s Gothic-like volcanic peaks. Visitors come here to hike. So, here we go. The driver drops...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jun 21, 2017 | Africa, Cape Verde
We expect difficult travel in West Africa. Here in Cape Verde, which we call “West Africa Light,” (click on previous posts Ghana, Togo, Benin) the mindset of “just roll with it” works fine, but doesn’t make travel any easier. Last-minute flight cancellations (four...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jun 12, 2017 | Africa, Cape Verde
After roaming around the laid-back island town of Sao Filipe, Fogo Island, we hop into a Collectivo for a twisty, crowded ride with many stops. Sao Filipe We’re heading uphill to the base of Pico de Fogo, a towering active volcano. The desert terrain transforms into...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jun 5, 2017 | Africa, Cape Verde
After spending three months at home taking care of necessary business, my wife and I prepare for a four-month travel adventure that will begin in West Africa’s Cape Verde Islands. We purchase one-way airline tickets, as we often travel without reservations beyond the...
by ronmitchelladventure | Mar 8, 2015 | Africa, Namibia
Out of the desert and onto the coast. Hello, flamingos and white pelicans of Walvis Bay! This place is a birder’s paradise. We’re not birders, but still appreciate the beauty of birds. The Atlantic Ocean crashes into the sands of Namibia, as we enter the holiday...
by ronmitchelladventure | Mar 5, 2015 | Africa, Namibia
We read, “Don’t bother with Namibia. I can take you to the beach and show you some sand. It is over-priced and over-rated.” Being from the desert in Arizona, and serious budget travelers, we almost did not go. As we met and talked with fellow travelers who loved...
