Allamanda Hotel Diego Suarez

Der Ankarana Nationalpark beginnt gleich hinter unseren Hütten. Einfache Wanderung zu den grossen grauen Tsingys. Wir sahen in den Bäumen auch einige Lemuren (Weselmaki, Braune Lemuren und Kronen Lemuren). Auch der Rückwanderung machten wir einen Abstecher in die Fledermausgrotte. Und unsere Führer Eugen zeigte mir alleine (Weil die andern nicht so gut zu Fuss waren, Angst oder keine genügende ...

Auf dem Weg nach Mahamasina sind wir an unseren ersten roten Tsingys vorbeigekommen. Diese rstaunlichen Kalksteinformationen faszinierten uns. Unsere Unterkunft in Mahamasina wird für die nächsten zwei Tage in den Gästehütten bei einer Familie sein. (Wohnen wie die Einheimischen).

... everywhere. there is a lot of poverty here, just africa in general. They like to ask for soap savon and candy bon bon. So keep that in mind if you travel here. They speak french here although there first language is malagasy and a lot of french people travel/live here. so i am getting to brush up on my french. right now we r in diego suarez but and stayed here last night. it was fun a little swanky and sketchy in some ...

... he flashes some card and says that it is standardized by the government in French. Of course he was flabbergasted to find out that I understood and could read French so he apologized for "making a mistake" when I pointed out that the trip should only be 40,000. I think about really punching him this time, but refrain and take the ride in his taxi that somehow outdid the one in Jo'burg in terms of the vehicle in which I've felt the least ...

... to spread much needed health information to many people who are sure to benefit. It costs money for testing and treatment, especially traveling to villages in the countryside where people don't have access to adequate health care and information. You're support will allow health care workers to treat and talk to residents that are unable to leave their village. If you would like to contribute monetarily, you can make a check out to me, Carrie Harrill, for March ...

... time and now you can see the direct result of our efforts in the pictures that were added to Amy's earlier entry. As I'm sure you'll be able to tell, we were able to change the lives of several young women, who were able to take part in a great week of fun, fellowship, learning and laughter. Some of my favorite pictures were of the "God's Eyes" that they ...

Happy 2008 to All! I made it back safe and sound (after an 18 hours flight) to Madagascar after an amazing Christmas with the fam. I got to see some many friends and family, but my sincerest apologies to those who I missed! It was a crazy and hectic 2 weeks. I was truly blessed to be able to have gone home. Thanks again to all that made it happen! Things are going very well here. School started on Jan. 7th and has been in full swing. Both the students AND ...

... Which I enjoyed except when leeches got on me and then I would have minor freakouts. That was fun for the one guy with us. He never got why I couldn't just pick them off with out jumping frantically and shouting for someone to get it off. I told him it takes all kinds to do Peace Corps. I got back to site, moved into my studio style apartment (I like thinking of it in those terms as opposed to hot box with toilet hole), and started teaching again. Which is ...

... but very comfortable, even with some of the roads. On some of the roads we'd be going along thinking 'wow, this is really 4WD country, glad we're in this vehicle' and then we'd meet an ancient Renault 4 puttering along! From the airport we went straight to Parc National Montagne d'Ambre, which apparently got its name from the amber colour of the resin from a particular tree, rather than ...

... light. Our driv** is quite good, doesn't scare us, and we now can recognise the gen**al route, so are pleased, but not surprised to make it in 30 minutes. Th**e is no security checking, and we make it through without incident, except they weigh the cabin baggage. Check-in girl surprised at the weight of DP's backpack - doesn't know it has a 2 kg papaya in it. Decide to take advantage of open seating again, and both get a window seat on eith** side of the plane, as ...