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Parched Earth (2 of 3)
This photograph captures the area's parched terrain as well as local flora that have adapted to these extreme environmental conditions.
Parched Earth (1 of 3)
This photograph captures the area's parched terrain as well as local flora that have adapted to these extreme environmental conditions.
Close Up of Local Mine (3 of 3)
This photo shows some of the rock wall formations in what is thought to be a local sulfur mine in Boa Vista.
Close Up of Local Mine (2 of 3)
The mineral exposed here is presumed to be sulfur that lies in a local mine of Boa Vista.
Close Up of Local Mine (1 of 3)
Here is a close up displaying the inner walls of a local mine. It is speculated that the abundant mineral here is sulfur.
Picture in Front of a Local Mine
Five unidentified individuals stand in front of a local mine in Boa Vista. The identification of the mineral is uncertain, however, it may be sulfur.
Atop a Donkey in Village
An unidentified person sits atop a donkey on the outskirts of an unidentified village.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (5 of 5)
The bottom of a deep wind-powered well that provides vital water resources to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (4 of 5)
Two children walk up the stairs from the well with a container, presumably filled with water.
The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (3 of 5)
A woman places a pail full of water atop her head after retrieving the water from the wind-powered well.
The well provides a vital resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
The well provides a vital resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (2 of 5)
Six children climb upon the base of a windmill that supplies power to a well in Boa Vista.
The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
Wind-Powered Well in Arid Interior of Boa Vista (1 of 5)
A handful of people stand at the base of a wind-powered well. The well provides a vital water resource to the residents of the arid interior of Boa vista.
On the Road to Sal Rei (7 of 7)
A woman displays flora alongside the road that leads to Sal Rei. A village can be seen on higher ground in the background.
On the Road to Sal Rei (6 of 7)
Men and children on donkeys stop to rest on the road that leads to Sal Rei.
On the Road to Sal Rei (5 of 7)
David Baxter passes by four men with donkeys and a dog on the road to Sal Rei.
On the Road to Sal Rei (4 of 7)
Flora alongside a road to Sal Rei.
On the Road to Sal Rei (3 of 7)
A windmill provides energy for a village along the road that leads back to Sal Rei.
On the Road to Sal Rei (2 of 7)
A village on higher ground on the road to Sal Rei.
On the Road to Sal Rei (1 of 7)
On the road returning to Sal Rei, David Baxter snaps a photo of one of the more mountainous areas on Boa Vista.
Dusk on Praia Curralinho
David Baxter enjoys peace and quiet outside his tent at dusk on Praia Curralinho.
Fishermen Preparing for Travel
Fishermen load a mule with their catch, among other supplies.
Mule standing on Rocky Beach
A mule used by fishermen stands on a rocky beach next to shelter.
Fisherman and His Catch
Fisherman evaluates his catch on a beach in Boa Vista.
Two Fishermen among Their Catch
Fishermen evaluate their catch on a beach in Boa Vista.
Fisherman and Children on Beach
Fisherman and three children sit on a beach in Boa Vista.
Kneeling Fisherman Among his Catch
Fisherman kneels among his catch on a beach in Boa Vista.
Camping on Praia Curralinho
David Baxter revisits Praia Curralinho in 1988, this time with a dome tent.
Visiting Praia Curralinho (1 of 2)
View of Praia Curralinho in 1988.
Visiting Praia Curralinho (1 of 2)
View of Praia Curralinho in 1988.
Family near a Beach on Boa Vista
A family spends time near a beach on Boa Vista.
Coast near Desalination Plant on Boa Vista
Coastal scene near the then newly constructed desalination plant built by the Danish government.
Tower at Desalination Plant on Boa Vista
A man and a woman near a tower overlooking the desalination plant on Boa Vista.
Operating a Desalination Plant
An unidentified man works in a desalination plant.
The Danish government built this desalination plant in Cape Verde just prior to this 1988 photograph.
Natural fresh water sources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde.…
The Danish government built this desalination plant in Cape Verde just prior to this 1988 photograph.
Natural fresh water sources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde.…
Operating a Desalination Plant
An unidentified man works in a desalination plant.
The Danish government built this desalination plant in Cape Verde just prior to this 1988 photograph
Natural fresh water sources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore,…
The Danish government built this desalination plant in Cape Verde just prior to this 1988 photograph
Natural fresh water sources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore,…
Machinery in Desalination Plant
The Danish government built this desalination plant in Cape Verde just prior to this 1988 photograph.
Natural fresh water sources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore, seawater desalination plants are absolutely crucial…
Natural fresh water sources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore, seawater desalination plants are absolutely crucial…
Interior of Desalination Plant on Boa Vista
The Danish government built this desalination plant in Cape Verde just prior to this 1988 photograph.
Natural fresh water resources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore, seawater desalination plants are absolutely…
Natural fresh water resources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore, seawater desalination plants are absolutely…
Control Panel in Desalination Plant
The Danish government built this desalination plant in Cape Verde just prior to this 1988 photograph.
Natural fresh water resources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore, seawater desalination plants are absolutely…
Natural fresh water resources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore, seawater desalination plants are absolutely…
Desalination Plant on Boa Vista
This desalination plant utilizes reverse osmosis to convert ocean water into viable, drinking water for the community. Osmosis requires a semi permeable membrane separating two containers: one filled with pure water and the other with saline (salt)…
Operation of the Desalination Plant
An unidentified man operates a lever on one of the machines of the desalination plant.
This plant utilizes reverse osmosis to convert ocean water into viable, drinking water for the community. Osmosis requires a semi permeable membrane separating…
This plant utilizes reverse osmosis to convert ocean water into viable, drinking water for the community. Osmosis requires a semi permeable membrane separating…
Machinery of the Desalination Plant
An unidentified man stands amidst some machinery, possibly a power source, that is part of a desalination plant.
This plant utilizes reverse osmosis to convert ocean water into viable, drinking water for the community. Osmosis requires a semi…
This plant utilizes reverse osmosis to convert ocean water into viable, drinking water for the community. Osmosis requires a semi…
Desalination Plant (2 of 2)
At the time this photo was taken, this desalination plant had just been built along the coast of Boa Vista. The plant was built by the Danish government and has served its purpose of providing fresh drinking water to the community by process of…
Desalination Plant (1 of 2)
Area surrounding the intake mechanism for a newly constructed desalination plant on Boa Vista. The plant was built by the Danish government and has provided fresh drinking water to the community.
Approaching Ilha de Sal Rei (2 of 2)
Three men on a journey to Ilha de Sal Rei. Some commercial vessels and small fishing boats can be seen between here and the shore of Boa Vista.
Approaching Ilha de Sal Rei (1 of 2)
Three men in a small vessel pose for a photograph as they approach the Ilha de Sal Rei, a small islet off the coast of Boa Vista.
Ilha de Sal Rei Looking Towards Sal Rei (2 of 2)
This photo was taken on the shores of Ilha de Sal Rei looking towards Sal Rei, Boa Vista on the distant horizon. It depicts just how relatively close the two are from each other.
Three men in a small vessel appear to be approaching the small islet.
Three men in a small vessel appear to be approaching the small islet.
Ilha de Sal Rei Looking Towards Sal Rei (1 of 2)
This photo was taken on the shores of Ilha de Sal Rei looking towards Sal Rei, Boa Vista on the distant horizon. It depicts just how relatively close the two are from each other.
Islet of Sal Rei
Ilha de Sal-Rei, an islet located just 1 km west of Sal Rei, Boa Vista is a small relatively deserted area. Although little remnants remain, the islet is known as the site of the fort of the Duque de Bragan
Portrait of Children Near the Central Praça
Three children pose to have their picture taken just outside the boundaries of a Praça of Sal Rei.
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.
Portrait of Children Under a Tree
A group of five children sit under the shade of a tree just outside the play area in the Praça of Sal Rei.