We had pre-booked the hotel and rental car on line. We chose a hotel in the south of the island. been advised it was an Eco type place and good for relaxing. True but I'll come to that...
We arrived in Sao Tome about 6.30pm. We were the last ones out of the arrivals hall. Not slow !!!!.............. but it took an hour and a half to process only about 100 persons. So much for relaxing..... And they turned out the terminal lights before we have all finished.... Bit of an uproar by several travelers so off to a great start. I thinks not.
The car was fine a 4x4 jeep thingy. Francisco the car hire guy had patiently waiting for us. I got the impression quite quickly that this slow life style was normal....
He asked "where we are going?"
I told him.
"That's 3 hours away if you know where to go.... You won't get here in the dark. Please find a small guest house in town and go tomorrow."
As it turned out very good advice.
Found a small guest house. Lovely evening, air con room and a cold beer. Really good nights sleep. Done.
Up late and big breakfast followed by a quick trip round town. It would be quick however you did it as the place it tiny.
Our first stop was the Church. Very typical Portuguese style with several people inside having a small prayer session. What made it for me was the dog asleep outside. Sort of typified the island speed of life.......
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