I'm currently back in Toliara after a great time in the village of Anjabetrongo. This afternoon I fly back to Antananarivo. and then tomorrow it's on
A Mikea Chief Votes in Malagasy Elections
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Month: October 2013
Toliara Tales
At 5:30 am the coastal city of Toliara springs to life. A cacophony of church bells, roosters, bird song, vendor calls and voices in conversation fill
Plan C: Motorcycles
At 5:30 am, light is breaking so I leave the house to wander the village. We are still in the mountains so everything is shrouded with a light fog. Sl
Tanambaovao: The New Village
At 6:00 am the mountains are covered in mist and the cool air is heavy with moisture. Mamisoa is already up preparing hot coffee over the fire and her
From the Ends of the Earth
The early morning drive from Antananarivo to the countryside is full of beauty. The city is waking as people unload baskets of vegetables and other pr
First stop – Ampitambe
We start our journey before dawn. By the end of the day we will be deep in the forest high up a mountain - but there are several stops along the w
Arrival in Tana
I’m excited as the red hills of Tana come into view, though a bit apprehensive. I’m never really sure if my luggage will be here or sitting lost a
airport musings
Halfway through a nine-hour layover at London's Heathrow airport and reflecting on the journey so far. Soon I'll board my next flight