Wandering Madagascar
![Germaine's family (clockwise from top left): Mariah, 16 years, James, 12, Claudino, 4 months (her brother's son whose mother passed away), Germaine, Marcelline, 18, Gayëthan, 6, and Gayëthan's friend, Cynthia, 5, who happened to be playing at Germaine's home when I visited.](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/20170612-germaine-001-1024x576-320x198.jpg)
Madagascar Poverty and One Person
Toamasina, Madagascar — June 12, 2017
Madagascar poverty can be up front and in your face, especially outside grocery stores. Can one person make a difference? Yes, I think so.
![Rajery - Valiha Musician - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2016-04-29-rajery-001-600x450-320x198.jpg)
Rajery on the Bamboo Zither
Toamasina, Madagascar — April 29, 2016
Who on what? Rajery is a musician. He plays a zither made of bamboo and strings called a valiha. Recently, Rajery performed at Ocean 501 in Toamasina, Madagascar.
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Mitsinjo at Analamazaotra Forest Station
Andasibe, Madagascar — March 23, 2016
A walk on the Babakotokely Circuit at Mitsinjo’s Analamazaotra Forest Station in Andasibe, Madagascar. Mitsinjo is an association of local people doing great work for Madagascar.
![Truck And Bicycle on RN2 in Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2016-01-05-rn2-001-600x450-320x198.jpg)
Four Days to the Veterinarian
Toamasina, Madagascar — January 7, 2016
What to do when going to the veterinarian is a very long drive? Take four days and enjoy Route Nationale 2 from Toamasina to Antananarivo.
![Mother Madagascar Sunbird - Tapakala - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2015-09-17-sunbird-001-540x405-320x198.jpg)
New Neighbors in Tapakala
Toamasina, Madagascar — September 17, 2015
New neighbors have moved in. Not in the empty house next door, but in our back yard. Souimanga sunbirds.
![Selling Curios - Manambato - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2015-05-24-manambato-004-600x450-320x198.jpg)
Manambato Birthdays
Manambato, Madagascar — May 25, 2015
Celebrating birthdays over a three day weekend in the lakeside village of Manambato in Madagascar: getting there, Les Acacias Bungalows, white sand beaches, and Lake Rasoabe.
![Lychee Roadside Stand - Toamasina - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2014-11-22-lychee-001-405x540-320x198.jpg)
Lychee Outbreak in Toamasina
Toamasina, Madagascar — November 23, 2014
Lychee season has broken out in Toamasina and it’s a big deal for the local economy. And colorful. And tasty.
![Canon - Ambohimanga - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2014-05-02-ambohimanga-003-450x600-320x198.jpg)
A Blue Hill Above Antananarivo
Antananarivo, Madagascar — May 2, 2014
Making sense of the complicated, significant story high above Antananarivo at Ambohimanga Rova.
![Toy Truck Roadside Stand on RN7 - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2014-05-01-rn7-007-405x540-320x198.jpg)
Drive By Shooting To Antananarivo
Antananarivo, Madagascar — May 1, 2014
Day 7 of an April-May 2014 trip to Madagascar’s Highlands. Driving Antsirabe to Antananarivo on Route National 7.
![Silk Scarves - Talata - Madagasar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2014-04-30-talata-004-540x405-320x198.jpg)
A Wednesday Drive to Tuesday
Talata, Madagascar — April 30, 2014
Silk, baskets, and batik in the town of Talata.
![Lake Tatamarina - Betafo - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2014-04-30-betafo-006-540x405-320x198.jpg)
A Good Scalding in Betafo
Betafo, Madagascar — April 30, 2014
A day trip to Betafo and their very hot hotsprings. Also, a waterfall, a crater lake, and a cathedral.
![Ox Cart - Antsirabe - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2014-04-29-antsirabe-001-540x405-320x198.jpg)
Antsirabe
Antsiribe, Madagascar — April 29, 2014
A long drive to Antsirabe. Staying at Résidence Madalief. Visiting Kololandy silk and textiles workshop and the Hotel des Thermes. A fail at touring Three Horse Beer brewery.
![Ring Tail Lemurs - Vakona Lodge - Andasibe - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2014-04-28-vakona-006-540x405-320x198.jpg)
Vakôna Lodge
Andasibe, Madagascar — April 28, 2014
An upscale bungalow, lemurs, and crocodiles at Vakôna Lodge in Andasibe.
![Walking Routes - Andasibe National Park - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2014-04-27-andasibe-001-405x540-320x198.jpg)
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Andasibe, Madagascar — April 27, 2014
Hiking in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Lemur watching: common brown, indri, gray bamboo, diademed sifaka.
![Colorful Stools - RN2 - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2014-04-26-andasibe-001-405x540-320x198.jpg)
Toamasina to Andasibe
Andasibe, Madagascar — April 26, 2014
Driving on Route Nationale 2 from Toamasina to Andasibe. The road itself is the adventure.
![Hybrid Lemur - Pangalenes Canal - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2013-09-22-pangalenes-001-540x405-320x198.jpg)
The Pangalanes Canal
Pangalanes Canal, Madagascar — September 22, 2013
A weekend trip along the Pangalanes Canal to the Le Palmarium resort near Toamasina, Madagascar.
![White Fronted Brown Lemur - Ivoloina Park - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2013-09-14-ivoloina-004-540x405-320x198.jpg)
Ivoloina Zoological Park
Toamasina, Madagsacar — September 14, 2013
A day trip to Ivoloina Zoological Park near Toamasina, Madagascar and a first visit with lemurs.
![Walking to Work - Tapakala - Madagascar](https://www.wanderabout.me/wp-content/uploads/2013-08-21-tapakala-001-405x540-320x198.jpg)
A Home in Madagascar
Toamasina, Madagascar — August 21, 2013
Introducing our new home in Toamasina, Madagascar.