Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde / At Sea
Continuing the delightful weather that we have enjoyed since the beginning of our voyage, we spent the morning under blue skies, with light winds and comfortable temperatures. The Zodiac run from the National Geographic Explorer to the tiny harbor of Sal Rei on Boa Vista Island took us over multi-hued, beautifully colored waters. We passed by vessels ranging from a sloop and other pleasure craft to well worn fishing boats. While we were ashore, our Hotel Manager Patrik bought the fresh catch from one of the fishing boats. The fish will show up on an upcoming dinner, no doubt.
Once ashore, we went in many directions – a bird walk and a variety of other walks as well as a visit to the nearby sandy beach. Everyone had a chance to stroll through the small town and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. This was the first ever visit for the National Geographic Explorer and all of us on board to this, the third largest island in the Cape Verde archipelago.
Once aboard, we set our course for the Western Sahara, our next landfall. It didn’t take long before a humpback whale gathered our attention. It was an afternoon of pleasant sailing and relaxation. It was also a time for our staff to give presentations. Eza King shared her personal experiences and observations as a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal. Later, Tom Ritchie shared stories about sailors’ superstitions in his amusing talk.
As always, evening recap covered a wide-range of topics, and proved to be both informative and humorous.
