São Tomé & Principe

Today was a tender port. We arrived at the town and went up stone steps to the quay. It was so hot.

A shuttle took us into the town, where the townspeople put on a dance for us. We walked around a couple of blocks. We went into a shop- interesting- fabric and clothing items, some sewing supplies, and surprisingly pots, pans, and water kettles.

When we returned to the quay, it was still really hot- one lady needed to lie down in the tender, and the crew was trying to cool her with water.

Apparently some of our passengers missed boarding time. This will be interesting.Read more