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Adopt a Fotkin
Adopt a Fotkin Contest is an action to create brother- or sisterhoods between two Fotkins of different race, origin, culture or religion.
Make contact with the Fotkin you want to become or are already friend with and send us his/her photo you made. If you didn't have a chance to meet your Fotki sibling make a photo of their photo or Fotki page on your monitor and decorate it as a still life with some symbol(s) of friendship. The final goal of this contest should be that you meet one day in person or better, visit each other.
Important! Contact your Fotkin of choice first to be sure to act in mutual consent. Tell us the story.
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Suggested by Napomo.

Fogo - Cabo Verde - the roots of Bai
Fogo - Cabo Verde - the roots of Bai
Cabo Verde is a group of islands situated near the African coast in the Atlantic ocean. It is an independent nation. I traveled there in 2002 for the first time, and visited some of these islands, including Fogo. The photos I made attracted the attention of Bai, a Fotki member from the USA, living on the west coast, whose grandparents were born on Fogo. She expressed her desire to visit her roots at least once in her life... So I told her about these beautiful islands, the people who live there, their culture, language, music. And sent her a Cabo Verde travel guide with a 10 dollar note inside to make a start with savings for this trip. We promised each other that once upon a time we'll meet there to visit Fogo and the other islands together...
Submitted by John van Hulst

Place 1
Average score: 5.8978
  • Ac22ford United States (Private Message) 09/18/09 4:28 PM  

    This took my breath away when I went to fotki today! My Mom's family is Cape Verdean and it is very rare that I hear about except when I go home to Massachussetts and Rhode Island. This is great!!!

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    • Niko-pro-foto ® Premium user Israel (Private Message) 04/19/09 3:26 PM  

      Thanks!


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      Thanks!

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      • khameleon Japan (Private Message) 11/29/08 10:57 AM  

        small world!! I know (of) Bai!

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        • Form-a-picture Premium user Belgium (Private Message) 07/30/08 8:33 AM  

          John,
          Ik begrijp niet helemaal hoe deze zaak ineen zit, gebrekkig engels, weet je nog ;-)
          maar je won deze wedstrijd zie ik, waarbij ik je hiermee proficiat wens !
          De fotocollage is heel mooi samengestelt !
          liefs
          Rita

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          • Sasaust United States (Private Message) 07/19/08 8:26 PM  

            Lovely photo, it's the first I've heard of Cabo Verde...now I want to go there ^_^
            Good luck with the contest...Best wishes Sasha.

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            • AuNappturale *updated 10/25* (Private Message) 06/07/08 6:39 AM  

              Truly a breathtaking photo and Bai looks gorgeous!

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              • Nápoli & Braga Premium user Brazil (Private Message) 02/15/08 10:40 AM  

                Fantastic!

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                • -Tanyusha- Estonia (Private Message) 01/20/08 11:54 AM  

                  beautiful!!!!

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                  • Gudmundur Premium user Iceland (Private Message) 01/16/08 8:11 AM  

                    Looks great.Nice photos-Good luck.

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                    • Chicoro Premium user (Private Message) 12/03/07 9:23 PM  

                      Had no idea this place existed! Thank you!

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                      • Nappilymi-Locness Premium user United States (Private Message) 12/03/07 5:56 PM  

                        this is beautiful, picture and story

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                        • Rozalia421 Premium user United States (Private Message) 11/25/07 12:29 PM  

                          This is a great photo! Congratulations!

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                          • Nico-slaav (Private Message) 11/13/07 5:41 AM  

                            Felicitations John!

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                            • napomo Premium user (Private Message) 11/08/07 9:12 AM  

                              Congrats, John and Bai ... this is one of the most deserved first places on Fotki I ever saw! I am glad that you made it :D

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                              • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/09/07 11:56 AM  

                                It wasn't that difficult... Only six entries...

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                              • Heather United States (Private Message) 11/07/07 8:40 PM  

                                Good Lock to ya

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                                • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/09/07 11:56 AM  

                                  Thanks, Heather

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                                • ♥ Myra ♥ Premium user United Kingdom (Private Message) 11/07/07 1:22 PM  

                                  I hope that Bai is able to visit her ancestral homeland....... some time in the future!!!!

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                                  • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/07/07 2:46 PM  

                                    I hope so too. And one day I'll visit you and Irene, you're both so close...

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                                  • Lettie1957 New Zealand (Private Message) 11/07/07 3:30 AM  

                                    that's really lovely - -
                                    just read your story - - so sweet.
                                    I have family in Holland - saw that you were Dutch as well.

                                    Well God bless you both -
                                    nice collage of photos.

                                    hope you do get to meet up one day - -

                                    Regards Aletta

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                                    • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/07/07 2:45 PM  

                                      Dank je voor je lieve commentaar, Aletta!

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                                    • GuessWhoIAm United States (Private Message) 11/05/07 1:55 PM  

                                      Nice story and cool pictures! You sure got my big fat 10! : )

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                                      • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/05/07 4:05 PM  

                                        Thanks!

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                                      • v i v i a n e =(;)-O =¦ Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/04/07 6:26 AM  

                                        verreweg de beste! mooi verhaal John, ik hoop dat jullie mekaar gauw ontmoeten en dat de gids en de dollars een mooie stimulans zijn!

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                                        • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/04/07 10:42 AM  

                                          Dank je wel!

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                                        • Camera Shy {Premium Member} Premium user United States (Private Message) 11/04/07 1:07 AM  

                                          Very lovely story, Your picture is beautiful, I never heard of the place, but you made me want to visit. I sure hope the young woman gets to visit someday

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                                          • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/04/07 6:21 AM  

                                            The inhabitants of Cabo Verde will be very glad if you visit these islands.

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                                          • Michelle Spaulding Photography Premium user United States (Private Message) 11/03/07 2:13 PM  

                                            What a wonderful story, I sure hope you two meet up there soon!:)

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                                            • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/04/07 6:21 AM  

                                              So do I....

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                                            • drib Premium user United States (Private Message) 11/02/07 4:03 PM  

                                              A Dutch man by the name of van Hulst,
                                              Snapped shots off the African coast.
                                              The shots caught the eye,
                                              Of a young girl named Bai.
                                              That they meet soon on Fogo, we toast.

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                                              • napomo Premium user (Private Message) 11/08/07 7:42 AM  

                                                On their meeting .. cheers :D

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                                                • Bai ~~~~Updates August 11, 2008~~~~ Premium user United States (Private Message) 11/06/07 11:05 PM  

                                                  Great poem!! :)

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                                                  • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/04/07 6:22 AM  

                                                    Very good, David. I already bought several bottles of red wine to use for toasts on any subject that might come to our minds, when you visit me!

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                                                    • ooO(PETER)Ooo Premium user Australia (Private Message) 11/02/07 5:05 PM  

                                                      Brilliant mate

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                                                    • Lynne294 Premium user New Zealand (Private Message) 11/02/07 10:04 AM  

                                                      A very beautiful & touching story & presentation ,may you be "forever friends" ,it is wonderful to read how two people so far away can have so much in common! ~warmest wishes ~ Lynne

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                                                      • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/04/07 6:24 AM  

                                                        Although you are even farther away I wouldn't mind visiting you!

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                                                      • Jac707 Premium user Canada (Private Message) 11/01/07 10:56 PM  

                                                        great entry and i like your story , good luck

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                                                        • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/02/07 5:47 AM  

                                                          Merci bien!

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                                                        • ~Lasting Impressions~ Premium user United States (Private Message) 11/01/07 9:25 PM  

                                                          Wonderful collage, good luck!

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                                                          • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/02/07 5:46 AM  

                                                            Thanks very much

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                                                          • Tarbet Premium user United Kingdom (Private Message) 11/01/07 2:38 PM  

                                                            What a great story John. I remember you being one of the first to be my friend on Fotki and always willing to help. Good Luck!
                                                            Irene

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                                                            • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/01/07 4:07 PM  

                                                              Thanks Irene. Once upon a time I'll visit you too. you are so near...

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                                                            • trishvandenberg Premium user Bahamas (Private Message) 11/01/07 2:18 PM  

                                                              the winner for me...they are all nice...but this one is for me number one !! good luck Johnny and Bai...

                                                              ~trish~

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                                                              • napomo Premium user (Private Message) 11/08/07 7:44 AM  

                                                                I totally agree with you Trish ... and ... ummm ... lol .... he read the description ;)

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                                                                • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/01/07 4:09 PM  

                                                                  Dank je wel liefje. Ik had zo'n verhaal ook wel over jou kunnen maken... En wanneer zien we elkaar?

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                                                                • Sheila Ann Premium user Canada (Private Message) 11/01/07 12:34 PM  

                                                                  A truly awesome story to the start of a friendship from Fotki! Never give up your dream. I met and spent almost 5 days with a Fotki friend just a couple of weeks ago and it was amazing! AND, I know that she will not be my last Fotki friend that I will meet!

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                                                                  • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/01/07 4:10 PM  

                                                                    Maybe you'll meet me...

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                                                                    • Sheila Ann Premium user Canada (Private Message) 11/02/07 9:46 AM  

                                                                      It could be a possibility for sure! I would love to be rich enough to rent a huge ship and hold a Fotki friend get together for all the wonderful people I have met here!!! What a party that would be. Lots of tears, laughs and fun!!!

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                                                                  • Ed Hafizov (Zorz Studios) Premium user United States (Private Message) 11/01/07 10:38 AM  

                                                                    So, is this Bai, pictured in the lower left corner? Beautiful collage, very warm feel matches her portrait.

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                                                                    • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/01/07 4:05 PM  

                                                                      Yes, it's Bai. How is Shekinah going on?

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                                                                    • Trixi :) (Private Message) 11/01/07 9:11 AM  

                                                                      A very lovely and touchy story and a beautiful photo montage. I do hope you both can meet one day...:)))! God bless you - Trixi:)

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                                                                      • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/01/07 4:12 PM  

                                                                        Danke schön!

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                                                                      • Glyn Premium user United Kingdom (Private Message) 11/01/07 6:30 AM  

                                                                        What a lovely story & an interesting montage of pictures & information. Very best of luck in the contest, but I think we're all winners!

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                                                                        • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/01/07 4:14 PM  

                                                                          Thanks, Glyn

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                                                                        • Bai ~~~~Updates August 11, 2008~~~~ Premium user United States (Private Message) 10/31/07 9:18 PM  

                                                                          Wow John! This is beautiful!! You have been a great friend indeed! Just in case anyone is interested....I did start the savings account for my future trip to Cabo Verde and hope to have enough to visit by 2009!!! I am forever indebted to John for sparking this interest in me, and I can't wait for us to meet one day :)

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                                                                          • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/01/07 4:24 PM  

                                                                            Abrigado, Bai

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                                                                            • napomo Premium user (Private Message) 11/01/07 9:24 AM  

                                                                              Great to meet you, Bai, you belong to "the club" now, lol. I am really looking forwards to see the 2009 albums of you two and get updates to your beautiful story. I know all about saving to make trips to meet friends possible, lol, but what would be more worth to save money for than this?

                                                                              I wonder if we could get Fotki to install rss feed to this special contest so that we could bookmark it to check on the newest updates of our friendships, or what would be even better, to open this contests for new submissions and make it the "Fotki-Friendships" place where people can place stories about friendships that go beyond adding someone to the friends list and end(ed) up in F-dubya-C - "Friendship Without Computers". It could be featured on the mainpage and via rss feed or by just clicking at the main page we would be always up to date on great and inspiring stories of new friendships and the progress of already exsisting ones.

                                                                              So how ever, keep us up to date, let's us all gather back here under Johns great entry to find the link to the "John and Bai on Fogo" album :D

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                                                                              • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/01/07 4:21 PM  

                                                                                I'll keep you informed :-)

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                                                                              • ooO(PETER)Ooo Premium user Australia (Private Message) 10/31/07 9:46 PM  

                                                                                wow, how cool is that!! Go John!!

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                                                                                • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/01/07 4:23 PM  

                                                                                  To Australia? This might happen...

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                                                                                  • Deb & Col Premium user United Kingdom (Private Message) 11/01/07 4:39 AM  

                                                                                    I agree with Peter, "Cool"
                                                                                    Good Luck..
                                                                                    ~Debbie~ :o)

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                                                                                    • John van Hulst Premium user Netherlands (Private Message) 11/01/07 4:22 PM  

                                                                                      Merci, Debbie