You've heard of seagulls in her eyes, but starfish on his nose? While waiting for the ferry to Fogo island, Nathan discovered a small starfish colony in the rocks - purple, brown, large and small. Here's Drew with his small new friend.
On the island we had a great stop at the museum of fisheries. Again, we experienced a personal tour and had a real look into the lives of the fishing communities, particularly in the 50's and 60's. This island learned how to survive by co-operating. We now understand a little better why there are co-ops are essential around here. Fogo Island was the first place to amalgamate
schools (prior to this, each denomination had its own) The "Fogo process" is now used internationally for problem solving and reconciliation. I won't try to explain anymore, but if you're into this, it would be worth looking up.
The picture above shows Randy in front of a cod liver oil vat (there were 5 or 6 of these big vats in the factory) Anyone grow up on cod liver oil?
schools (prior to this, each denomination had its own) The "Fogo process" is now used internationally for problem solving and reconciliation. I won't try to explain anymore, but if you're into this, it would be worth looking up.
The picture above shows Randy in front of a cod liver oil vat (there were 5 or 6 of these big vats in the factory) Anyone grow up on cod liver oil?
The ferry itself was equipped with all the important survival gear.
Our campsite on Fogo Island was at Brimstone Head. We were in a field just past the local ball park, which by the way, is used quite a lot here. After taking in some of the games and eating a bit of supper, we hiked up to Brimstone head - acclaimed as one of the four corners of the earth by the Flat Earth Society. We could almost see Papua New Guinea.....
The wind on our tent that night was constant and powerful. We were thankful to have stayed on the ground!
The wind on our tent that night was constant and powerful. We were thankful to have stayed on the ground!