To the beach

Every January 1st ALL beaches in Sao Tome and Principe get crowded. I would venture a guess saying that way over 50% of the population of the country goes to the beach on that day.
Other that knowing that everyone else is there, the reason behind it is that it is believed that diving in the waters of the ocean, or even a river, on that day, will wash away all the sins from the previous year.

Small fruit of the equator

This giant bread fruit was the theme for one of the most celebrated movies in Sao Tome. This Movie “Frutinha do Equador” (Small fruit of the equator) tells the story of a group of persons, lead by Buter (Joao Quaresma), who transport a giant bread fruit, throughout the Island. Before reaching their destiny they have to overcome many obstacles, meet people and face fears.

Fishing

A nice spot in the capital.

Creative Airplane

Not sure if this is what a passenger would value in a airplane, but it is undeniably creative.

For my next vacation

To relax, spend quality time with your family, meet new people, places and cultures, or just hang out, vacations are really great and last long after they are over. Well it is arguable that the vacations you chose may say a lot about what you are at that time … let’s analyze the voters in this blog.From the 33 voters, only 21% would chose to go to a developed country setting, but still 48% would rather go to one of these great resorts in Cancun or Thailand. We have 21% of our voting readers wanting to experiment the mystery and beauty of Asia and 30% preferring the magic of Africa. Of those going to Africa 60% would have the great experience of a safari (a photographic one I hope) and 40% would rather spend time in the paradisiacal islands. Well, I have to say … it all looks pretty good to me.

Crossing the desert

Leaving the luxurious green islands for a couple of weeks, I look below and see only desert. I will have less blogging opportunities ... c-ya anytime soon.

Sand dollars from Sao Tome

From the Echinoderm class the Sand dollar is a unique marine animal. In Sao Tome and Principe they can only be found in one beach, the beach of the seven waves (Praia das Sete Ondas).
The particularity of the Santomese Sand dollar is that he reminds us of a mask, or a ghost, or a …