Trip: The World (Part II)
There are [389] stories from my trip: The World (Part II)
TUNISIA | Sunday, 27 Oct 2013 | Views [700]
It's a long way from Madagascar to Tunisia. We flew in a giant 'Z,' westward from Antananarivo to Johannesburg, then NE to Dubai and finally westward to Tunis. We didn't get much rest, sardined as we were into airborne cans, so we arrived more ... Read more >
TUNISIA | Sunday, 27 Oct 2013 | Photo Gallery
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MADAGASCAR | Friday, 25 Oct 2013 | Views [680]
The 18 kilometers of “road” to the Mantadia Reserve is a cratered disgrace. Julian, our guide, says that tourists won’t come next year because it is so bad. But the road to the cobalt mines is as good as any forest road ... Read more >
MADAGASCAR | Tuesday, 22 Oct 2013 | Views [2604]
it's a long and winding road from Ramonafana to Andasibe with spectacular views of terraced rice paddies and two-storey brick houses straight from a fairytale village. The people who live in the Central Highlands of Madagascar call themselves ... Read more >
MADAGASCAR | Sunday, 20 Oct 2013 | Views [755]
I followed a safe distance behind Connie so I could give her a boost up the steep trails. She followed Vongy. Our guide, Rodin (“rode in” not “row dan”) led the squad, alternately whistling birdcalls and stopping to ... Read more >
MADAGASCAR | Saturday, 19 Oct 2013 | Views [524]
We were very glad to see Vongy waiting for us when we returned from Anakao. It took him more than two days to drive down from Antananarivo and it will take us another week to get back via Ranomafana and Andasibe National Parks.
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MADAGASCAR | Thursday, 17 Oct 2013 | Views [972]
If you come to Madagascar for the birding, a trip south is a must. The aptly named “Spiny Forest” at Ifaty is home to several birds found nowhere else in the world. While you’re in the area you may as well visit Nosy Ve, ... Read more >
MADAGASCAR | Tuesday, 15 Oct 2013 | Views [566]
Stereotypical birders, gray-haired pensioners in photographer’s vests and cute little old ladies bedecked with bird books and binoculars, sedately migrate with the seasons like the flocks they pursue. Birding in Tulear is a bit more strenuous.... Read more >
MADAGASCAR | Sunday, 13 Oct 2013 | Views [403]
Brits Alan and Deryn have traveled nearly as extensively as we have, although at a greater level of luxury. We met as they were leaving Ankarafantsika for points north with their friends and travel companions and guide. We have been to some ... Read more >
MADAGASCAR | Saturday, 12 Oct 2013 | Views [587]
Madagascar is Africa by association, having separated from the continent some 165 million years ago. Lonely Planet doesn't even include Mada in its volume on southern Africa and the Malagasy people consider themselves islanders - citizens of "L'isle ... Read more >
MADAGASCAR | Friday, 11 Oct 2013 | Views [584]
Madagascar has so many endemic species I half expected flocks of birds, aviary-style, with lemurs pogo-ing from tree to tree and a chameleon on every branch. The sad truth is you must work for every sighting and twice as hard for a good photo. ... Read more >
MADAGASCAR | Wednesday, 9 Oct 2013 | Views [669]
We are getting used to flying in prop planes again and the Air Madagascar flight from ‘Tana to Majunga was uneventful. Our guide, Amedee, who goes by Eddie (“I’m Eddie”) and driver Vongy were waiting for us with the 4X4 ... Read more >
MADAGASCAR | Tuesday, 8 Oct 2013 | Views [560]
There is no charge for a visa to enter Madagascar yet the process is incredibly inefficient. No fewer than five people handled, examined or stamped our passports during the process. Job creation by the government is important in a country ... Read more >
MADAGASCAR | Sunday, 6 Oct 2013 | Photo Gallery
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SOUTH AFRICA | Sunday, 6 Oct 2013 | Views [809]
Loney Planet makes it sound like the most impressive landscape in South Africa. Blyde River Canyon is certainly worth a visit but you should tone down your expectations. Still, the scenery is a pleasant change from Kruger, sometimes reminding ... Read more >
SOUTH AFRICA | Friday, 4 Oct 2013 | Views [605]
It rained on our first day back in Kruger, sometimes seriously but mostly just an annoying drizzle. The dreary overcast subdued the birds but the animals hardly seemed to notice, especially the giraffes. We saw at least 30 of the long-necked ... Read more >
SOUTH AFRICA | Friday, 27 Sep 2013 | Views [679]
It's a pleasure to be back in South Africa. Where things work (mostly) as advertised. Where the people are friendly and a dollar goes a long way. Where the skies are not cloudy... OK, I got carried away. We had a marathon driving ... Read more >
SOUTH AFRICA | Tuesday, 24 Sep 2013 | Photo Gallery
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MOZAMBIQUE | Monday, 23 Sep 2013 | Views [581]
The wind finally died and the ocean calmed down. But it rained on our last day in Tofo! No diving. No kayaking. Just eating wonderful food and lazing around the casita with the cat. It sat on our roof meowing and when we ... Read more >
MOZAMBIQUE | Thursday, 19 Sep 2013 | Views [552]
The Israeli couple was angrily pacing in front of the departures board. It was 11:45 and the noon flight hadn't even been announced. They were about our age but I could tell right away that this was their first trip to Africa. They ... Read more >
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