Carnaval 2001 & 2002

Mindelo, São Vicente


The "good" boat we took to Carnaval - the "Praia d'Aguada" The boat that goes from São Vicente to Santo Antão. PRETTY SCARY!!
A closer view of the same boat as above A view of Mindelo from the boat.
Me and other volunteers in Sal. Our trip to Carnaval 2001 - by boat- took a detour to Sal and to............ .....São Nicolau.
Me with some volunteers from Mauritania...in the midst of Carnaval 2001! Me and my old site-mate, Dave getting ready to go out into the streets...
Watching the costumed people before the actual parade. The beginning of the parade
Dancers behind the large float. The band in the parade.
Looking from above at all the people in the street... A group picture in the streets
And so ends Carnaval 2001......
Me and some other volunteers on the boat to Carnaval 2002! Warming up for the festivities
Dave's all dressed and ready! 3rd year volunteer, Patrick, at Carnaval....dressed like a traditional CVean woman.
Me and Keith, before Carnaval.  Out on the town...
A group of volunteers on a stroll through Mindelo

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