A narrative of the author's many travels in these islands off the coast of west Africa, describing eccentric individuals, life, conditions, confronting language barriers and customs, she provides an entertaining, humorous and enlightening picture of these islands. "Writing in a first-person, conversational tone, the author relates instances in which she confronts language barriers and quixotic customs head-on. She also meets variety of interesting and eccentric individuals as she eventually falls into the rhythms of island life. Entertaining, touching, enlightening, and enchanting, [this book] makes us feel at home in a strange land."