Tag: “Indian Ocean Islands”
Where Be the Pirate La Buse?
In search of the pirate La Buse. At one time, the Indian Ocean was thick with pirates. La Buse was one of the most infamous. He’s supposed to be around here, somewhere.
Rajery on the Bamboo Zither
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.
Mitsinjo at Analamazaotra Forest Station
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.
Four Days to the Veterinarian
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.
New Neighbors in Tapakala
New neighbors have moved in. Not in the empty house next door, but in our back yard. Souimanga sunbirds.
Manambato Birthdays
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 Outbreak in Toamasina
Lychee season has broken out in Toamasina and it’s a big deal for the local economy. And colorful. And tasty.
Shiva Looms at Grand Bassin
Shiva, the destroyer, stands 108 feet tall (33 meters) above the lakes and temples. But don’t be afraid. He’s smiling.
Maison Eureka and a Creole Feast
Maison Eureka is a table d’hôte and colonial mansion converted to a museum. Mauritian cuisine? “Good, really good.”
Big Daddy’s Island
The small islet Ile aux Aigrettes off the east coast is a window to Mauritian natural history, including giant tortoises and pink pigeons. But be advised, this is Big Daddy’s island.
Heaven Copied After Mauritius Island
Mark Twain, famous American author and pundit traveled to Mauritius. But what did he really say about it? Here’s a bit on my planning for an October 2014 trip to Mauritius island.
A Blue Hill Above Antananarivo
Making sense of the complicated, significant story high above Antananarivo at Ambohimanga Rova.
Drive By Shooting To Antananarivo
Day 7 of an April-May 2014 trip to Madagascar’s Highlands. Driving Antsirabe to Antananarivo on Route National 7.
A Good Scalding in Betafo
A day trip to Betafo and their very hot hotsprings. Also, a waterfall, a crater lake, and a cathedral.
Antsirabe
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.
Toamasina to Andasibe
Driving on Route Nationale 2 from Toamasina to Andasibe. The road itself is the adventure.
The Pangalanes Canal
A weekend trip along the Pangalanes Canal to the Le Palmarium resort near Toamasina, Madagascar.
Ivoloina Zoological Park
A day trip to Ivoloina Zoological Park near Toamasina, Madagascar and a first visit with lemurs.
