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Crater from top of Pico do Fogo
From the top of Pico do Fogo, this photograph shows the crater and lava formations around this active volcano. Pico do Fogo, at 2,829 metres is the highest point in the Cape Verde archipelago.
David Baxter
A photo of David Baxter on a donkey used for transportation. This photo is believed to be taken in Calheta, a small village just 3 km north of Vila do Maio.
David Baxter and Unidentified Woman
David Baxter and an unidentified woman pose for a photo in Vila do Maio. Because of the wall behind them, this photo may have been taken at an 18th century fort that is located on the edge of the village.
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David Baxter at Chapel Ruins
A photograph of David Baxter with an unidentified man [see Tombs in a 19th Century Cemetery] in front of the ruins of a small chapel. The chapel is located just inland from Praia de Cabral, a beach just a couple miles from Sal Rei.
David Baxter in Pico do Fogo
David Baxter photographed inside Pico do Fogo, a volcano on the island of Fogo.
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.
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 near Mindelo, São Vicente
View of the Desalination Plant and surrounding areas on the outskirts of Mindelo, S
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)…
Descending into Fajã d'Água
This photograph is taken near the end of a journey from Nova Sintra to Fajã d'Água via aluguer. On the horizon the Ilhéu da Areia can be seen disappearing into the haze. This photograph also gives you a good idea of how jagged and dramatic the…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Descent from Cova
For the adventurous visitor, one can descend from Cova via the Ribeira de Paúl to Paúl. This is a breathtaking journey requiring about 3-4 hours, depending upon how well one's calf muscles hold out, and how many mini-stops for "grogue" one makes. The…
Dilapidated stone structure in a valley
A dilapidated stone structure set in the flatlands near mountains. The structure is adjacent to the airport in Rio Brava. The more modern stone structures represent the artistry and handiwork of the craftsmen who built them.
Dirt Road at Vila do Maio (1 of 2)
Vila do Maio photographed from a dirt road that connects the village to a nearby beach. This view shows how this village, which lies on a steep but small hill, rises dramatically from the shoreline. At the center of the village is a 19th century…
Dirt Road at Vila do Maio (2 of 2)
Vila do Maio photographed from a dirt road that connects the village to a nearby beach. This view shows how this village, which lies on a steep but small hill, rises dramatically from the shoreline. At the center of the village is a 19th century…
Dirt Road; Men on Donkeys
Two men travel a dirt path in this rural are of São Nicolau's hinterland. In this humid valley agriculture is the most productive of the archipelago but many of the farms are built into the mountain side and inaccessible to auto traffic. Once the…
Disembarking at Furna
A boat voyage from Fogo to Brava ends at Furna, the main port on Brava. Here passengers and goods disembark via a small boat, a "launcha"; because of Brava's lack of deep water harbor at the time.
Display of Tuna Cans
Pictured is a large stacked display of tuna cans packed and labeled by the SUCLA company in Tarrafal.
Distant View of Praia de Cabral and Cove
A rocky view of Praia de Cabral, a beach located about two miles from Sal Rei. In the distance people can be seen enjoying the white sands of this beach, which features a cove created by a natural rock wall.
Dock Scene at Porto Novo
A scene on the docks at Porto Novo seen from the ferry "Porto Novo" as it approaches with passengers and cargo from Mindelo. For many years the "Porto Novo" was the lifeline between the islands São Vicente and Santo Antão.
Dock with Unidentified People
This picture was taken along the coast of Sal Rei looking towards a dock filled with a small crowd of people. It is possible that the boat on the opposite side of the dock has returned from a fishing venture and people have gathered to help unload…
Docked Ships Along the Coast of Praia
Situated along the coast of Santiago is Cape Verde's capital and largest city, Praia. The capital acts as an important port for the islands, exporting goods such as coffee, tropical fruits and sugar cane.
Docks at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros
Cargo is loaded at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros, a port about four kilometers north of São Felipe that serves Fogo.
Docks at Port of Sal Rei
A view from the Port of Sal Rei. In the foreground two boys look out onto the Atlantic Ocean which is dotted with small fishing vessels. On the horizon a larger commercial ship can be seen.
Docks, Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros
Cargo, in this photograph a car, is loaded via crane at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros. Cargo is moved from a larger ship, not in this photograph, to smaller vessels that transport cargo between the ship and the dock.
Donors to Hospital Batista de Sousa (1 of 4)
Left to right: Dr. Fernandes, Head Nurse (unidentified), David Baxter, and Hospital Aid (unidentified).
These individuals, through the help of St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, were able to effect a gift transfer of sterile used hospital bed…
These individuals, through the help of St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, were able to effect a gift transfer of sterile used hospital bed…
Donors to Hospital Batista de Sousa (2 of 4)
Left to right: Dr. Fernandes, Head Nurse (unidentified), David Baxter, and Hospital Aid (unidentified).
These individuals, through the help of St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, were able to effect a gift transfer of sterile used hospital bed…
These individuals, through the help of St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, were able to effect a gift transfer of sterile used hospital bed…
Donors to Hospital Batista de Sousa (3 of 4)
Left to right: Head Nurse (unidentified), Dr. Fenandes, William Andrade, and Hospital Aid (unidentified).
These individuals, through the help of St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, were able to effect a gift transfer of sterile used hospital bed…
These individuals, through the help of St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, were able to effect a gift transfer of sterile used hospital bed…
Donors to Hospital Batista de Sousa (4 of 4)
Left to right: David Baxter and hospital office worker (unidentified).
These individuals, through the help of St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, were able to effect a gift transfer of sterile used hospital bed linens, gowns etc. from St. Luke's…
These individuals, through the help of St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, were able to effect a gift transfer of sterile used hospital bed linens, gowns etc. from St. Luke's…
Dragoeiro, the Dragon-tree
The Dragoeiro, native to Cape Verde, the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Morocco is a rapidly disappearing species. The dragon-tree, as it is commonly called, is a symbol of resistance to drought. The tree is cultivated and used for medicinal purposes…
Dried Fish
Men display a large, unidentified dried fish.
Dusk on Praia Curralinho
David Baxter enjoys peace and quiet outside his tent at dusk on Praia Curralinho.