We're baaaaack

Hey everyone, Josh and I are back from IST (In Service Training) in Praia, which included a visit to our host families. After that, we spent 4 days on the island of Sal and 5 days on Boa Vista. I'm still pretty busy catching up from out long time away, but I wanted to get some pictures up for you to enjoy. The corosponding blog will be up soon!

In Service Training:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doveandjoshua/sets/72157616182927874/

Sal - Salinas:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doveandjoshua/sets/72157616094297091/
On our anniversary we went to the salt pans of Sal and spent time walking around and floating in the small salt lakes.

Sal - Buracona:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doveandjoshua/sets/72157616197279392/
A really cool lagoon type pool and a hidden cave - very sweet.

Sal - The Other Side:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doveandjoshua/sets/72157616118613743/
A look at the poverty on Sal

Sal - Santa Maria:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doveandjoshua/sets/72157616208156606/
Hanging out with Jacky and Leah, enjoying 2 for 1 happy hour, awesome homemade gnoccis and tiramisu, pedicures, Irish pubs, pina coladas, and a beach to die for...what more could you want?

Boa Vista - Sal Rei:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doveandjoshua/sets/72157616208582332/
The main town on the island of Boa Vista

Boa Vista - Guest House Orquidea:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doveandjoshua/sets/72157616120653545/
Leland, a RPCV from Boa Vista, told us to stop in and see Gerry. He was a great guy and his bird was a riot! A BEAUTIFUL place to stay if you are ever visiting Boa Vista.

Boa Vista - Beaches:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doveandjoshua/sets/72157616121014435/
Estoil, Chave, Gatas and Santa Monica Beaches, plus some shots of the old brick/tile factory on Chave Beach and the towns up near Gatas

Boa Vista - Kite Surfing:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doveandjoshua/sets/72157616210709320/
I snapped some great shots of a couple of guys kite surfing, one of the main past times on Boa Vista.

Boa Vista - Desert of Viana:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doveandjoshua/sets/72157616211976198/
No desert island would be complete without, well, a desert!

Stay tuned for some actual updates on how COOL our vacation was, and how we may never come home again...