I am happy to be out on the water again. I realized that my experience on land was similar to my study abroad: going to parties, chatting with locals, and spending lots of money on food and drinks. I enjoyed this lifestyle in Cape Verde, but it didn’t fulfill as it used to do.
Now I crave a different kind of journey—one where I don’t go out just to meet locals, but also to discover new things about myself. A bit cheesy, I know—but hey, it’s true. I love to do this by simply observing other people their ways, instead of involving myself as a tourist. For example, during our stay in Mindelo, locals were celebrating Carnaval. The rhythm of the drums and the music they created had such a tribal sound that I was covered in goosebumps, only by watching them move.
Now, I long for the steadiness of the flowing waves and the consistent sound of the wind blowing past my ear. For my future travels I have decided to keep moving forward, surrounding myself with nature.
