Time flies when you are having fun. And Exodus was getting closer to her departure date. The extra crew for the Atlantic Crossing was to be picked up in Praia, the capital of Santiago and of the entire Cabo Verde.
Prowling around Praia
Maio
18hours later we reached our destination, Villa do Maio. When we got closer to this leeward island, Arthur got visited by a pod of small dolphins. Villa do Maio is a quaint little town, with colourful houses, a neat church,
A piece of paradise
From São Pedro it was a choppy ride to Santa Luzia. Exodus had to motor sail, as she headed straight into the wind most of the ride, and had strong currents against her. Upon arrival we realized we had found
Fertile São Nicolau
Our next stop was Tarrafal de São Nicolau, a small fishermen’s town, with cobbled streets and colorful houses. In contrast with the white sand of Santa Luzia, this beach was pitch black basalt stone, yet once more quite steep on