Tag: Mindelo
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The Flat Fellas Walked On Sahara Sand OnA Cabo Verde Beach!
#flathal #flatstanley #caboverde #africa This São Vicente coastline holds sand from two different “worlds.” Our guide told us this lighter sand was carried by winds from Africa over 100 years ago. It now lies alongside the dark volcanic sand native to São Vicente, creating these multi-colored shores. On this beach are particles ejected from volcanoes…
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Flat Hal and Flat Stanley Visited Mindelo, São Vicente, República de Cabo Verde
#flatstanley #flathal #caboverde #africa The flat fellas learned a lot by visiting Cabo Verde off the west coast of Africa. First, this former Portuguese colony gained independence in 1975 — however, they do prefer the Portuguese name of their country, not the Cape Verde many are taught. Until quite recently Portuguese was the language of…