At sunrise we reached our first port on this jouney – Praia on Cabo Verde Archipelago. This was my third time on the island of Santiago but I found a new, extiting place to visit. All fellow passengers went directly to the city (no tourist info at the port gate but the herd of taxi drivers charging 10 dollars or so for 2-kms ride). I did not. It was early morning and just nearby the gate I found the lively fish market full of black people (this is already Africa!) selling, cutting and packing fresh fish of many colors and size. This was for me the highlite of the day. Then I refreshed my memories in old Plateau quarter (visiting fruit an vege market). It is hard to find internet in Praia, but let you know, that down in Fazenda quater they have more then 20 computers available for free in Biblioteca Nacional. The only problem was that they are closing at 12, so come early! Public mircobus took me for just 80 escudos (1USD=76 esc) to Cidade Velha – UNESCO World Heritage – 25 minutes ride.
This was the first colonial settlement on Cabo Verde. Now it is little, picturesque village with a fort on the hill (entry 500 esc) – great views! I returned to the ship on time – we sailed out at 5 pm…
