The dark winter mornings has it’s brighter sides. In a few short hours we’ll be digging our toes into tje beautiful white sand on the beaches of Boa Vista, Cape Verde islands.

Driving to Helsinki Airport just after four in the morning was fun. There was hardly any trafic, which was a welcome relief from the normal morning rush. The airport wasn’t any livelier, but the pace started picking up around five. At six, the place was bustling with activity.

And now it’s time to board…