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The clear, placid waters of the harbor at Fajã d'Água are uncommon for Brava, an island that is swept by strong northwestern winds. However, this harbor and village are protected by steep mountains. It was once a place where whaling ships would dock.…

Fajã d'Água photographed from the shoreline shows the green landscape, terraced farming and close proximity of the houses to the water. Because the village lies at the foot of a steep mountain, it is sheltered from the fierce winds that are…

A farmstead set in the Ribiera do Paùl. A good aerial view of the home and surrounding fields is provided. Paths between plots are shown. The shot provides a good overview of a sugar cane farm.

A picture from along the Ribiera do Paùl portraying a house and a terraced agricultural landscape set against a mountainous backdrop. The land is the most fertile in Cape Verde. It is likely a sugarcane farm. Volcanic dust is extracted from this…

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…

A view from a distance of the interior yard of a home. Walls with terraced farm plot, homes rise behind the home. Three homes are visible that have been built into the gradation of the mountain. The picture shows how the planning of this area has…