Sweapt away - emotionally and nearly physically
Trip Start
Feb 14, 2011
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Trip End
Feb 22, 2011
Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Armed with a bottle of wine and a big bag of fruits, I go in search for Abilio's house. It's his birthday on Tuesday and since I can't make it to the party he kindly invited me to - and to thank him for the wonderful day together - I wanted to give him something.
Luckily as I wander around like an ant who's lost his trail, I bump into the uncle from that day! He shouts "ABIL!!!" (what feels like half way across town to someone used to quiet Swedes whose idea of an emotional outburst equals sending in a complaint to the local newspaper) and from around the corner comes the big serious man, his little boy Bruno lights up as he sees me. One out of two ain't bad I think to myself...
But I am beginning to understand Abilio's ways, and as he kisses my cheeks and puts his fist to his heart I do suspect he's happy I came looking for him.
After all, he and his family and friends totally made this trip. I travelled far that day.
I didn't get to fish for Marlin this time - but I sure did enjoy this chocolate...
Obregada!
