Nature Lodge 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).

... We are leaving in a few for the mountains for 2 nights of camping and hiking. then we continue along the northern coast in a few towns and wind up our last two days in Nosy Be before we head back to tana. I wish i could write more but its difficult... I love everyone and hope everyone is doing great! When i get a chance to write more i will. PS Obama is all the buzz here in africa so I know about that at least! elise

... tours of the island. I start practicing my French with perfecting "non merci" and quickly realize that this phrase will be beaten over the head by the time this leg of the trip is done. I change money and feel like a millionaire with the huge wad of bills that I get in exchange for just 200 Euro. 522,750 ARIARS(????) seems like a lot but for some reason the stack didn't feel right. The lady was shocked to discover that I could count that ...

... in Fort Dauphin (a regional capital in the south) full of sweat, determination, underdog upsets, and (most importantly) AIDs/STD health messages. Madagascar's AIDS rate is one of the lowest in Africa but is rising. STDs are rampant and condom use near non-existant. Peace Corps volunteers are working hard to educate local people on prevention and protection from spreading disease. This event will be an exciting and effective way to raise awareness and ...

... able to make from the yarn sent by Mom and Dad.(and worn on Amy's head at one point). Look for details regarding this year's golf outing comming to an email inbox near you! There are several pictures also added of our cousin Mark's visit over Thanksgiving. What an incredible time that must have been! Lemurs and lizards and all! Much love, Brother J 630.209.4389

... year....give or take. I really love the country and want to teach here a bit longer. I'm not sure if I will extend with the Peace Corps or possible work for the embassy or other US organization. I'm still putting the word out there and seeing what is available. So, if you have any ideas, let me know :) I hope to get more pics on here about the previous Girls Camp and of me teaching. I thought for SURE I'd have time when I was in the states, but I ended ...

... when I home for a Christmas visit in December! I am still in Madagascar but will take a brief reprieve for a few weeks this holiday season. I believe the first few days will be spent attached to my mother, soaking her up for all its worth. As well as hugging and kissing my neice and nephew incessently and inevitably scaring the bejesus out of them when this strange lady won't stop touching them. I cannot wait. As well as see as many friends and extended ...