Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

... The journey took 5 hours. Our bums and everything else for that matter, were numb by the time we arrived in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar's' second largest city but hey! We got there safely without any breakdowns, tyre blow outs or numerous other things that ...

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... , flying by! I feel like a true teacher and get sad looking at the few weeks left of vacation before I head back to Anjozorobe. Fianarantsoa (Fianar for short) is fun, but COLD so we've been teaching in hats and coats. 2 other PCV's and I teach here at an ...

... done a fantastic job saving and restoring the traditional tile-roofed buildings in the city. Very worthwhile as they are beautiful! Fianarantsoa is like a baby Tana, very similar but smaller. I immediately warmed to the place. It has a wonderful friendly ...

... is risen indeed! Happy Easter all!!! I'm having a great Easter vacation here in Fianar, the 'capital' of the south of Madagascar. The full name of the town is Fianaransoa and is known for it's beautiful terraced landscapes and vineyards.(no....I have not ...