Final Praia Work

Sao Filipe Basketball

Moving the Basketball Goals

At the closing ceremony for the São Filipe basketball project, the custom manufactured basketball goals were moved onto the courts and an abbreviated practice was held.  

São Filipe Basketball Players and Coaches 

After the practice there was time for a group photo.

The Ericksons 

A sweet, extra blessing during our final days in Praia was to have the company of Elder and Sister Erickson who are assigned to the northern Cape Verde islands.  They are new to humanitarian work, having arrived in mid July.  

The Ericksons accompanied us on a few last visits with partners so that they might have an idea of our work and perhaps be able to help our replacements when they arrive.  We gained strength from working with them during our last four days.

A View of Cape Verde

Green Cape Verde

Cape Verde becomes green, (or Verde!) only during the rainy season.  We have received beautiful rain during our final days on the islands.  Here is a view of the road from Cidade Velha, usually a pretty barren looking place, with beautiful green grass.  We were so pleased to get to see Cape Verde like this, especially as we depart.  They have needed the rain desperately.