Cabo Verde
Well that was a much needed break. Got to get out of the snow and into the sun for some fun. I love seeing new countries and boy this one was unique. Some quick facts for you.. Off the coast of West Africa, Cape Verde consists of ten volcanic islands and five islets. The islands were uninhabited until discovered by the Portuguese in 1456; African slaves were brought here to work on plantations. Independence from Portugal came in 1975. African culture is most evident on the island of Santiago—where half the population lives. Cape Verde enjoys a stable democratic system. Water shortages hinder agriculture, but tourism is a growing industry.
Population: 476,000
Area: 4,036 square kilometers (1,558 square miles)
Language: Portuguese, Crioulo
Anyhow, I did some yoga, went surfing, stand up paddling, sight seeing, and did some major relaxing. It is nice to chill out. I don’t think I have relaxed this much since I have been able to start training from last injury. For the last eight months I have been so focused on getting back to where I wanted to be that I never really took my relax time. So this was great! I am now back in Austria ready to give it my all for another couple weeks training and testing.
Hi Resi.
Beatiful pictures.
I was for 2 Weeks in New Zealand. It was also great.
I make my first bungy jump from the Kawarau Bridge.
And Jetbooting with Shotover Jet.
The Shotover River was 1862 this second rich River of the world were you have found many Gold. In one day 57kg.
I take a fligh over Queenstow to Milfordsound. It was amazing.
Beatiful landscape.
We saw a group dolphins at crusing to Milfordsound. The many Waterfalls are great.
I saw the Kiwi and i have touch him. Its a uniqe bird. A fantastic expierence for me.
I was also Kayaking in Hahei to Cathedral Cove and in Abel Tasman National Park from Onetahuti to Anchorage. We saw many seals. It was amazing.
The weather was fine. The beaches also. We have biking from The North Island (Auckland) to the South Island (Christchurch) 1000 km. The Tropic forest with the Big Ferns were great.
I have a good time there.
I like New Zealand. It´s not my first trip there. i think a next trip to the south island.
Resi youer trip to cape verde is also nice.
I hope you can give me an answer. Please Resi. I like you, too)
by chris.
PS i had see you 2006 in Nauder at an Fis Race (SL/RTL), and you have give me an autograph
to my ski helmet an a personal autographed Card in the Restaurant. All your team members were also there.
Comment by Chris — February 25, 2009 @ 3:21 pm
When do i see you again To ski in world cup?
kiss kiss paolo
Comment by paolo rege gianasso — May 7, 2009 @ 5:57 pm