My wife and I are thinking of going to the Cape Verde islands next February to recharge and wondered what it's like and if it is as boring as we have heard. We are retired and not looking for water sports. I would like to get a few decent camera shots but don't know whether we should risk it. Has anyone been there and is it worth going? Any tips very welcome.
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Cape Verde - any good photos there?
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I went about ten years ago, so it may well have changed since.
Beautiful islands, and lovely lovely people. We stayed all-inc and it has been my favourite holiday since our honeymoon (Sri Lanka). Relaxed, and all the staff were super helpful, friendly and accommodating. That may have had something to do with me not understanding the exchange rate though
I did a day trip where they take you around the island for a day. There is a lot of poverty outside the hotel complexes and it was clear that our guides were taking us to places where we would be expected to "thank" the inhabitants for nosing around. It felt a bit awkward when we went to the local school and were encouraged to take photos (and then drop a donation afterwards).
The island itself (Boa Vista) was quite bleak and rocky inland, with sandy beaches on the coast. There was a derelict freighter washed up which was an interesting subject, but it's not a photographers paradise. To anyone interested in the culture though, there are plenty of opportunities, just as there are anywhere really.
It's a short flight from the UK and customs at the other end was almost as laughable as Knock without the rain and with lots of colour and smiling faces. I suspect it's changed a lot though as they were putting more hotels in when we were there. I'm guessing it's busier now.
Beautiful islands, and lovely lovely people. We stayed all-inc and it has been my favourite holiday since our honeymoon (Sri Lanka). Relaxed, and all the staff were super helpful, friendly and accommodating. That may have had something to do with me not understanding the exchange rate though
I did a day trip where they take you around the island for a day. There is a lot of poverty outside the hotel complexes and it was clear that our guides were taking us to places where we would be expected to "thank" the inhabitants for nosing around. It felt a bit awkward when we went to the local school and were encouraged to take photos (and then drop a donation afterwards).
The island itself (Boa Vista) was quite bleak and rocky inland, with sandy beaches on the coast. There was a derelict freighter washed up which was an interesting subject, but it's not a photographers paradise. To anyone interested in the culture though, there are plenty of opportunities, just as there are anywhere really.
It's a short flight from the UK and customs at the other end was almost as laughable as Knock without the rain and with lots of colour and smiling faces. I suspect it's changed a lot though as they were putting more hotels in when we were there. I'm guessing it's busier now.
I don't get the negative reports. I went there and loved it. As regards photography, it depends what you want from your pictures, I was quite happy with mine. Just don't expect any more than a peaceful relaxing holiday. The inhabitants are the friendliest you could wish for
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i think you would like Norway ,been there twice and the scenery is fantastic. last time we included the Fareo isle and iceland
yes that bit of blue has our ship on it. Be prepared to wear out you camera with the nunber of photos you will take
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wklr2LvR8iM
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGKwRCq7gZ0
yes that bit of blue has our ship on it. Be prepared to wear out you camera with the nunber of photos you will take
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