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Sunset on the Water
Boaters off shore from Maio are silhouetted against a sunset by Vila do Maio.
Tableland of Brava
The try tableland of Brava was once green and lush, but a significant drought in the mid-twentieth century has c ontinued to effect the landscape and vegetation of the island. This photo was taken during a journey by aluguer from Nova Sintra to Fajã…
Tableland of Brava
Photo of the dry, central tableland taken during an overland journey from Nova Sintra to Fajã d'Água.
Tarrafal
A view of Tarrafal from the São Nicolau highlands. Tarrafal is a coastal town and São Nicolau's second major town after Ribeira Brava.
Tarrafal Bay and Dwellings
Looking north from Tarrafal, across the bay, with the mountainous northwestern corner of the island on the horizon. Tarrafal is the seat of Tarrafal de São Nicolau municipality and it's economy is largely based on local fishing industries.
Tarrafal Shoreline with a view of SUCLA
Pictured is the coastal town of Tarrafal nestled along the shoreline on the island of São Nicolau. The company SUCLA (Society of Overseas Canning) can be seen in the distance to the left.
Tarrafal, Aerial
Tarrafal is a city on the western coast of São Nicolau. This port town lies at the base of many barren, stony hills.
Tchucalia, a Well Known Man (1 of 2)
'Tchucalia', proper name unknown to me. A well known figure in Providence, RI who after many years retired to Sal Rei, the place of his birth, to enjoy his last years. This slide was taken approximately 2-3 years before his death. Every day he sat in…
Tchucalia, a Well Known Man (2 of 2)
'Tchucalia', proper name unknown to me. A well known figure in Providence, RI who after many years retired to Sal Rei, the place of his birth, to enjoy his last years. This slide was taken approximately 2-3 years before his death. Every day he sat in…
Teacher Training College in Distance
Visible in the distance of this photo is the Teacher's Training College with two unidentified individuals in front of it.
The system provides its teachers with the training necessary to be successful educators. Individuals planning to be primary…
The system provides its teachers with the training necessary to be successful educators. Individuals planning to be primary…
Teacher Training College in Santa Catarina
The complex exterior of the Teacher's Training College is evident in this slide.
The system provides its teachers with the training necessary to be successful educators. Individuals planning to be primary school teachers are given 2 years of…
The system provides its teachers with the training necessary to be successful educators. Individuals planning to be primary school teachers are given 2 years of…
Terraced garden along the Ribeira do Paùl
A terraced garden along the Ribiera do Paùl. The land is the most fertile in Cape Verde. Volcanic dust is extracted from this region for making cement bricks. It is often compared to the landscape of Hawaii.
Terrain surrounding Pico de Fogo
This is one of the exterior sides of Pico de Fogo. Coffee beans are planted and successfully grown around the slope terrain immediately surrounding the volcano.
The Barros Family
The Barros family from New Bedford, Massachusetts poses for a photo in Rabil during their visit to the Cape Verde Islands.
The Bay at Fajã d'Água
Some large rocks jut out of the harbor at Fajã d'Água. The step and mountainous coastline surround this small village protects it from northwestern winds, creating this calm, quiet harbor.
The Ilhéus do Rombo, Aerial Photograph
These small islands, located in the southwest quadrant of the archipelago, between Brava and Fogo, were made nature preserves in 1990. The long, narrow island in the foreground of this photo, Ilhéu de Cima, is a breeding ground for the bulwer's…
Tombs in a 19th Century Cemetery
Nineteenth century tombs in a cemetery near Praia de Cabral. The graves belong to the Ben'Oliel family and the daughter of Charles Pettingall, an English diplomat.
Tower at Desalination Plant on Boa Vista
A man and a woman near a tower overlooking the desalination plant on Boa Vista.
Town of Rabil
This photo features what appears to be the interior town of Rabil, Boa Vista. Homes in this area are usually either made with mud-brick, concrete, or stone. The town streets are all very flat, rather deserted, and covered in rocks.
Traditional stone cottages
These traditional stone cottages are set against a mountainous backdrop. One of the abundant natural resources in Cape Verdè is stone. Many of the traditional and modern structure are built from stone. They feature thatched roofs. These…
Traveling in Boa Vista (1 of 4)
A boy stands on the side of a road leading to a village in Boa Vista. Mountainous terrain can be seen in the distance.
Traveling in Boa Vista (2 of 4)
A few individuals can identified on a footpath making their way toward a village in the background.
Traveling in Boa Vista (3 of 4)
The landscape features a road in the foreground, what appears to be an agricultural planting in the middleground, and dunes in the background.
Traveling in Boa Vista (4 of 4)
One of the hillier parts of a road surrounded by barren earth that levels out in the background.
Tuna Cannery
A worker in a tuna cannery processes meat in preparation for canning. This cannery is located in Tarrafal, São Nicolau.
Tuna Cannery in Tarrafal
A worker in a tuna cannery processes meat in preparation for canning. This cannery is located in Tarrafal, São Nicolau.
Tuna Cannery in Tarrafal
A worker in a tuna cannery processes meat in preparation for canning. This cannery is located in Tarrafal, São Nicolau.
Tuna Cannery in Tarrafal
A worker at a tuna cannery decapitates freshly caught tuna in order to prepare it for processing and canning. This cannery is believed to be the first to open in Cape Verde.
Tuna Cannery; Tarrafal
Workers handle freshly caught tuna at a cannery in Tarrafal.
Tuna Canning
Two unidentified women aid in the tuna canning process at the SUCLA tuna cannery in Tarrafal, São Nicolau.
Tuna Fish Catch Being Weighed
Freshly caught tuna is weighed in a tuna cannery before it moves on to processing. This cannery, located in Tarrafal, is believed to be the first commercial cannery to be opened in Cape Verde.
Tuna on Scale; Tuna Cannery
Workers weigh tuna fish as it is brought into this cannery in Tarrafal. It is believed to be the first cannery to open in Cape Verde.
Two Fishermen among Their Catch
Fishermen evaluate their catch on a beach in Boa Vista.
Two Girls, Calheta
Two young girls near a home in Calheta. The girl on the right appears to be re-using a toothpaste box to collect rocks or shells (unknown).
Two Men and a Donkey, Calheta
Two unidentified men, one seen in a previous image at the same location (see "Man on Donkey, Smoking, CV-89-078) pose for a photograph in what is believed to be the fishing village Calheta.
Two Men Hauling Tuna onto Shore
On the shore of Tarrafal, two unidentified men transport a load of freshly caught tuna from boats to some method of transportation that is not in the frame. This catch is likely then sent to Cape Verde's Tuna Cannery for processing.
Unidentified Children
Children stand amidst rows of planted crops.
Unidentified Man Riding a Horse
Portrait of a middle aged man on horseback. The cobblestone streets are a feature of Ribeira Brava, a city in the hinterland of São Nicolau. The city is also known for it's fertile landscape and colorful architecture.
Unidentified Woman, Indoors, Vila do Maio
An unidentified woman is photographed in an unknown location, perhaps a home, by a print of American musician Bruce Springsteen.
Unidentified Woman, Indoors, Vila do Maio, with Concert Poster
An unidentified woman poses, perhaps in a home, by a hanging print of American musician Bruce Springsteen.
Unimproved road to Paùl
Road to Paùl, now much improved, was once inaccessible. Today there is a modern new road built on the edge of the cliffs offering a path to the interior of the island.
Unloading Cargo (1 of 6)
Dockworkers in hard hats unload cable wires from a small boat at the Port of Sal Rei.
Unloading Cargo (2 of 6)
A group of dock workers unloads steel cables from a small vessel at the Port of Sal Rei.
Unloading Cargo (3 of 6)
Dockworkers straining to unload steel cable wire from a small vessel at the Port of Sal Rei.
Unloading Cargo (4 of 6)
The first step in unloading a cargo of steel cable wires being pulled ashore. Dockworkers have tied several thick twisted ropes to the bundle in order to help with the lifting process.
Unloading Cargo (5 of 6)
Dockworkers straining to unload steel cable wire from a small vessel at the Port of Sal Rei.
Unloading Cargo (6 of 6)
Dockworkers unload steel cable at Port of Sal Rei.
Vegetation on Brava
Some vegetation dots the side of this mountainous region of Brava. Most of Brava is a large tableland elevated from a steep coastline. There are also some peaks that jut out of the tableland, such as this photograph shows.
Vegetation on Brava; Village
After a journey by small boat from Fajã d'Água, Davide Baxter and his good friend and guide Eduardo (Dudu) Camilo arrive in Cachaço. A winding path lined with hibiscus wrape around the stone houses in this small island vila.
Vegetation on Pico do Fogo
Unknown vegetation growing near Pico do Fogo. Eruptions deposit minerals in the ground that makes the soil extremely fertile.