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Boa Vista "Despedida" (Farewell Party) (1 of 5)
Pictured is a gathering in Cape Verde known as a "despedida" or farewell party. This particular one, on the island of Boa Vista, is held for those individuals leaving the island. Some local musicians are seen in the background, probably getting ready…
Boa Vista "Despedida" (Farewell Party) (2 of 5)
Pictured is a gathering in Cape Verde known as a "despedida" or farewell party. This particular one, on the island of Boa Vista, is held for those individuals leaving the island. A small circle of local musicians have gathered and are playing music…
Boa Vista "Despedida" (Farewell Party) (3 of 5)
Pictured is a gathering in Cape Verde known as a "despedida" or farewell party. This particular one, on the island of Boa Vista, is held for those individuals leaving the island.
Boa Vista is a well known source of fine Cape Verdean musicians. Two…
Boa Vista is a well known source of fine Cape Verdean musicians. Two…
Boa Vista "Despedida" (Farewell Party) (4 of 5)
Pictured is a gathering in Cape Verde known as a "despedida" or farewell party. This particular one, on the island of Boa Vista, is held for those individuals leaving the island.
One guitarist and one violinist perform for guests. Boa Vista is a…
One guitarist and one violinist perform for guests. Boa Vista is a…
Boa Vista "Despedida" (Farewell Party) (5 of 5)
Pictured is a gathering in Cape Verde known as a "despedida" or farewell party. This particular one, on the island of Boa Vista, is held for those individuals leaving the island. A small circle of local musicians are playing music to entertain guests…
Boat & Tarrafal Bay
Small, wooden boat on the shore in Tarrafal. On the horizon, two uninhabited islands, Raso and Branco, with fishing vessels in the foreground. Tarrafal is home to one of the first tuna cannery's in Cape Verde, SUCLA. It was founded by the Preitas…
Boat Launching into Tarrafal Bay
Small, wooden fishing vessels are dragged back onto shore after a days work in Tarrafal. This coastal town on the western shore of São Nicolau relies largely on fishing industries to fuel it's local economy.
Boat Maintenance at Porto Grande
Machinery used for boat maintenance at Porto Grande. Here, two cranes are pictured, which may also be used for loading and unloading cargo.
Boat Maintenance at Porto Grande
Boats in dry dock at Porto Grande are maintained and repaired.
Boat Repair, Mindelo
A wooden ship in Mindelo is brought ashore for repairs.
Boat Voyage to Brava
Photograph taken aboard a boat travelling to Brava from Fogo. On the horizon Brava extends into the clouds. Aboard the boat livestock, goods and passengers mingle together.
Boats Along Tarrafal Bay
This photo was taken along the shoreline of Tarrafal. At the end of the day these wooden fishing vessels are dragged back on shore for storage. Here one last boat is being dry docked. Learning to successfully fish at a young age is viewed as a rite…
Boats along the waterfront of Tarrafal Bay
Pictured are two boys standing amidst three large fishing boats. This photo was taken on the waterfront of Tarrafal Bay. In the background the sprawl from the port-town, Tarrafal, can be seen doting the coast. Fishing industries are a large part of…
Boats Pulled Ashore
This photo shows several boats pulled ashore, almost to the street line.
Boy in Truck
A typical Sunday at Calhau, a popular weekend vacation spot about 12 miles from Mindelo. Note that black volcanic pumice dominates the landscape.
Boys at Vila do Maio
Three unidentified boys pose for a photo in Vila do Maio.
Boys Making Pottery
Examples of government supported pottery. Here, two boys in Mindelo make clay figures to be fired and marketed to tourists.
Boys Making Pottery
Young boys in Mindelo make government supported pottery for marketing to tourists.
Brava Coastline
The rocky and steep coastline of Brava photographed during a journey by small boat from Faj
Brava Coastline
Brava's dramatic coastline photographed during a journey by small boat from Faj
Brava Coastline
Brava's dramatic coastline photographed during a journey by small boat from Faj
Brava Coastline [Landscape]
Brava's varied, but always rocky, coastline photographed during a journey by small boat from Faj
Brava Coastline & Cliffs
Brava's dramatic coastline photographed during a journey by small boat from Faj
Brava Coastline & Furna
The coastline of Brava is photographed from a boat that has voyaged from Fogo. On the right of the frame you can see the port city of Furna.
Brava Coastline Photographed from Boat
Brava's dramatic coastline photographed during a journey by small boat from Faj
Brava Landscape
Brava landscape taken in the mist of the elevated tableland that makes up most of the island. This photograph was taken during an overland journey by truck from Nova Sintra to Fajã d'Água.
Brava Landscape with Ilhéu da Areia
A long elevated view of Brava's landscape shows one of the more mountainous sections of the island, most of which is an elevated by relatively flat tableland. On the horizon Ilhéu da Areia, a small islet north of Fajã d'Água, can be seen through the…
Brava Landscape, High Elevation
The tableland of Brava is photographed during a journey between Nova Sintra and Fajã d'Água. The high elevation of the islands interior is evidenced by the clouds.
Brava, Landscape with Mountain Road
A dirt road winds up the steep mountainous terrain of Brava to a small, unidentified, village.
Cachaço
Cachaço photographed by David Baxter after journeying from Fajã d'Água with his guide Eduardo (Dudu) Camilo. Cachaço is a small vila about 5 km south of Nova Sintra.
Calhau, Buildings
A typical Sunday at Calhau, a popular weekend vacation spot about 12 miles from Mindelo. Note that black volcanic pumice dominates the landscape.
Calheta
A view of a village, believed to be Calheta located a few miles north of Vila do Maio.
Calheta Residents
Residents of a village in, what is believed to be, Calheta, a small, coastal village. The streets are lined with homes, many of which are concrete but some are older stone houses.
Camping & Recreation at Baia das Gatas
A typical scene of recreation and relaxation at Baia das gatas, a popular weekend resort for both São Vicente residents and tourists alike. It is located about eight miles west of Mindelo, the largest and only city on São Vicente.
Camping on Praia Curralinho
David Baxter revisits Praia Curralinho in 1988, this time with a dome tent.
Cannons at Old Fort
The remains of an 18th century fort, including rusted, ancient cannons facing the Atlantic Ocean, is located just outside of Vila do Maio.
Cargo Moved by Crane
Cargo is lifted from this wooden boat by crane and moved to the docks of Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros. The cargo is believed to be from a larger, commercial ship docked about 100 m off shore (see "Commercial Vessel, Docked").
Casa Velha
View of area known as "Casa Velha" taken from the house of Dr. Adriano. Through the effort of Adelino Leite this area was developed into a very fine restaurant and hostel for residents and foreigners alike.
Cassava farmers in the Ribeira do Paùl
A portrait of two unidentified men, also pictured in CV81124, at a terraced farm in the Ribiera do Paùl. Several types of plant are pictured in the scene, including cassava.This land is the most fertile in Cape Verde.
Cassava plant nursery
A nursery containing dozens of young cassava plants. Cassava is one of the main crops grown in Cape Verde. The land near Paùl is among the most fertile in Cape Verde. Farming communities often form organizations to pool funds for the development…
Castor Oil Plant (1 of 2)
The Castror Oil Plant is a native species to Cape Verde. The oil collected from this plant is used for both industrial and medicinal purposes. It is utilized in the production of items such as waxes, and polishes as well as ingested to serve as a…
Castor Oil Plant (2 of 2)
The Ricinus communis plant, more commonly known as the Castor Oil Plant. This perennial herbaceous plant is noted for its beautiful leaves that have anywhere from seven to eleven pointed segments on each. Most importantly to note is that the oil…
Cattle and Children on Beach
Believed to be taken near Calheta, a small village on Maio. This photo shows lifestock and children lounging on the shore along with some small fishing boats that have been dragged to shore.
Cemetery near Praia de Cabral
A Jewish cemetery with the graves of the Ben'Oliel family and the daughter of Charles Pettingall, Julia Maria Pettingall. It is located near Praia de Cabral. Pettingall was an English diplomat who, along with his family fled Boa Vista during a yellow…
Center of Ribeira Brava
Close up of the previous slide 81-189 of the center of Ribeira Brava. Here you can see construction or restoration of buidings.
Central Praça featuring the Church of Sal Rei
This photo, taken in the main square of Sal Rei features two now remodeled buildings. The building on the left is unidentifiable, however, the building on the right is the Santa Isabel Church of Sal Rei. Since its remodeling, the church now has a…
Central Praça of Sal Rei
This is one angle looking into the central Praça ("Plaza") of Sal Rei. This area is the main portion of the city known for many fun activities such as parades, bandstands, and children's play areas.
Central Praça of Sal Rei
This photo was taken looking into the Central Praça ("plaza") of Sal Rei. The area is a popular place to host events such as parades and bandstands for the community.
Children & Woman on Dirt Road
Children and woman in a dirt road in São Nicolau's interior valley.
Children at the Pozolan Mines
Two unidentified children stand amidst the Pozolan Mines in Porto Novo.