Sunday 16 February 2014

A photo journal from March 2013 to Feb 2014




Approaching Principe

Sao Tome


Airport


Bom Bom Resort view



Cacao

Airport wood fire bakery

City market inside

City market outside

Local shop

Buying and weighing fish

 
The local currency, Dobra. STD 100 000 = around R50

Festival of St Lawrence




The Papagio river which runs through the city
Santo Antonio is the second smallest city in the world, qualifying as a city because of the Cathedral present and because of the local government, amongst other things.


Portuguese architecture in the city


Here, the trees are taking over...


Most housing is made from wood and on stilts


Our home and the Aurecon offices nextdoor.


Sundy ex- plantation estate house in ruins
 Roca Sundy or Sundy plantation estate, is the largest of its kind on the island. Although in ruins, a community lives on the grounds and have made homes in the shells of the buildings. There are plans ahead to renovate the estate for tourism.



Tucked away is a disused steam engine








Praia Buoy


Belo Monte terrace with Praia Banana below



Praia Macaco









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