Hotel Villa La Madeleine Antananarivo

... de chinois Je les imagine dans de jolies pagodes en bois Ça n'est plus Ginette le céleste empire Les Hlm ont fleuri au pays du sourire Ils ont un toit sur la tête Un peu de riz dans leur bol Ils craignent pas la tempête Ni le cholestérol J'ai vu des statues de jade blanc De sublimes bronzes Tchang Et des danseuses élégantes Avec des manches flottantes J'ai déguste ...

Greetings all, This may be my only entry for a while as we were told this morning that internet availability is pretty much nil once we leave the capital. Gina and I made it safely, with our bags, late last night. Apparently the president was on our flight so it was delayed when we got on in Paris so that they could sneak him on the plane. We saw the red carpet on the tarmac when we landed and though it was for us ...

... 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 ...

... the King was fearful of assassination so he had his bed built up high near the roof, he also had an escape route through the roof if needed. The views were amazing and it was easy to see why they chose this hill top site with its comanding views of the area. After we visited the botanical gardens and zoo in Tana and saw many more lemurs and other exotic animals of Madagascar. The following day we went to the Croc Farm the crocs were fairly ...

Another interesting day, and not too strenuous. Although I didn't sleep particularly well, partly stuffed up becuase I was allergic to something in the room and partly because I think I had been bitten and was itching, and the noise from the corridor too. Not very restful. We got a taxi to the Rova, but having somewhat out of date ...

... did a 2 day camping and hiking trek . ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; The first day varied from overcast, to drizzly, to torrential downpour. While this was going on my guide and I were ascending and ...

... next months and possibly more. Toward the end of the afternoon, I was dropped back at the hotel so that I could get some final work done before my marathon travel day which would be Thursday. I was going to have to wake up at 02:30 to catch my first flight, so I hoped to turn in early. We said our goodbyes and again confirmed arrangements to be able to follow-up in our discussions, via e-mail or postal mail, and I said it might be possible for me to come in person again next year.

... to Paris to find out the exact virus, but I figured it didn't matter in the end (didn't fancy the expense either, backpacker to the end!) Spent about six nights in hospital, then another week at the Dodwell offices. Didn't feel that ill as was drugged up, but just weak and really low, went so quiest. Not that there was anyone to talk to for most of the time anyway. Almost decided on going home for Christmas, just so rubbish here at the mo ...

... going to fall off from holding the boy. No way were they supporting the boy and the women. It was a fun show, though. Oh, my address: Carrie Harrill, Peace Corps Volunteer Cisco Antalaha B.P. 41 Antalaha 206 Madagascar It's good to write "Par Avion" and "Objet Religoux" if it's a package so people don't go through it. But I still have to have a man called a Duan go with me to inspect my packages when I pick them up at the post office. The last time it was ...

... is in the highlands, the temperature is cool & it rains everyday. It is surrounded by rice paddies & is absolutely beautiful! It is such a pleasure walking to the center every morning. We have only had a few language classes, but I can already understand quite a bit and can speak some. The only problem with training is that it is so long and tiring that we don't have time to study. We haven't had any sicknesses yet ...