A new day dawns, and we visit the ruins of the Fortim do Rei fortification. It sits on a small hill directly behind the Blue Marlin Hotel. The fort was built in 1852 and was equipped with seven cannons. Later, it served as a prison. Since the tourism project failed, it has fallen into increasing […]
Exploring the center of Mindelo
The next morning, the weather is absolutely beautiful, so we enjoy the view from our balcony at the Blue Marlin Hotel before setting out on our walk through the city center. On Rua de Liberdade d’Africa, in front of the Palácio do Povo (the former governor’s palace), preparations for the carnival celebrations and parades are […]
Treino ao ar livre – Open Air Workout
As we pass through Parque Nhô Roque, we see a large group of women dancing to the songs “Lo Digo” by Carlos Rivera and “Celebrando” by Nacho. We assume they are practicing for the carnival parade. Later, however, we learn that this is a regular fitness training session. We wonder how hard the dog in […]
Flight Luxembourg – Cabo Verde and first impressions of Mindelo
We booked a direct flight to Cape Verde from Luxembourg. Our intention is to explore the islands and, above all, to learn about the people and their culture. Two years ago, we met a friendly salesman at the famous sardine shop, ‘O Mundo Fantástico das Sardinhas Portuguesas’ in Porto, Portugal. We started talking, and he […]