Opinions on the Cape Verde "experience" ...

" I was taken by your strength and courage, though the moment I saw you socialising with those children I realised it was more than that - it was tenderness, unselfishness and respect. As you spoke to them with the love they so much crave for you simultaneously reminded them of the duties and values a human being should have. 

All of this was carried out in an "incessant movement" and energy that I came to understand characterised you. Despite having been the first time we spent some time together it was not difficult to judge you on the basis of the capacity you have to express yourself, the joy and easy relationship, together with the way you face life.

As to being a "story" teller I must say I am speechless. Story is in inverted comas, because it is not fictional and somehow corresponds to hard reality scenarios you have had to face and some of them overcome in a rather extraordinary way ... I strongly believe they are responsible for having you move on.

You are an extraordinary woman. Thank you for what you have given us and I do hope we meet again.

A kiss. "

Rosa Barros

"I have fully confirmed (200%) what I already knew about you: your unselfish approach to life, your energy, your cultural background, your life experience and above all (throughout this trip) the gigantic and indescribable commitment in regards to the cause you have embraced in Calheta de São Miguel. Gigantic because there are no adequate means to effectively measure it and indescribable because no words will ever translate the expression on the faces of all the children and friends you have made in Santiago island (will any of the 2000 photos I have taken be able to ?...).

This unforgettable trip has become a life experience for both Rosa and I. As you know I have been around the world, which I believe gives a reasonable degree of credibility in as much as telling you that you have well guided us through a rich and fairly unique trip.

There is also a small (though rather big for me) detail I must maybe egoistically refer to: you together with the group we travelled with have helped me "shake the dust off" my forthcoming fears (if I may say it this way ...).

Because of it (and not only) I want to simply say THANK YOU.

A friendly kiss."

João Barros