Island of Fogo (Fire)

We traveled to the Island of Fogo, which is an inactive volcano. The whole island is built on the sides of the volcano, so no matter where you go, you are either going up or down. People there get quite a workout just walking from place to place, and most people walk.

This is the view from our hotel window. The ocean is top left.

The streets of Fogo.

Rocks, rocks, everywhere! If they could export rocks, this would be a thriving economy! So many buildings, fences, etc. are made out of rocks.

Interesting that the church is blue. The one in Santa Maria, on the island of Sal, is also blue. We are wondering if they are all blue. There really aren't very many. Even though the Catholic Church is the primary church in Cape Verde, you don't see many Catholic churches.

While waiting for the elders, this sweet girl started chatting with Sister Alvarez. She is a member of the church, and says she enjoys going to church on Sunday.

We went to look at an apartment for E. Schlichte and E. Santos. E. Schlichte said a mission is the best thing that a young man can do! He is loving his mission! Missionaries are so incredible! We love them!

Another example of the things they make out of rock.

A rock house.

We went to Fogo to train the new stake presidency and the bishoprics in auditing procedures. Here Elder Alvarez is with a member of the auditing committee and the counselor in the stake presidency over auditing.

Elder Alvarez

Training for bishoprics.

By the sea, by the beautiful sea.

The new Fogo Stake Presidency, with Elder Alvarez. President Pires, second from the left, is the stake president.

A beautiful girl at church on Sunday.

The day we flew home, we went on a drive. We thought we might try to go all the way to the other side of the island, but didn't have time. What looks like a hill in the background is the top of the island (part of it is the crater). A lot of people go to Fogo to hike the volcano.

Fogo is the greenest island. It is also the hottest. Many of the fruits and vegetables are grown here.

We are always struck by the cheerful colors on homes and buildings!