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...
