Day 10 - At leisure in ToliaraToday was the first in a long time that we had nothing scheduled (and no guide feeling like he wasn't doing his job if he didn't spend the majority of daylight hours showing us the sights:) ). Actually, our guides have been great and have managed situations for us that would have been hard to navigate on our…
Nathan has wanted to travel back to Madagascar since he and his family left some 35 years ago. Now, as we've reached a milestone anniversary, we're taking a full month away from work to travel the island, meet the people, and see the flora and fauna that can be found nowhere else.
Many of our stops are towns from Nathan's youth but we're also finding our way to some fine beaches for whale-watching on Christy's behalf as well.
We'll do our best to blog as we travel and would love if…
Nathan has wanted to travel back to Madagascar since he and his family left some 35 years ago. Now, as we've reached a milestone anniversary, we're taking a full month away from work to travel the island, meet the people, and see the flora and fauna that can be found nowhere else.
Many of our stops are towns from Nathan's youth but we're also finding our way to some fine beaches for whale-watching on Christy's behalf as well.
We'll do our best to blog as we travel and would love if you tag along and offer your comments.
Day 10 - At leisure in ToliaraToday was the first in a long time that we had nothing scheduled (and no guide feeling like he wasn't doing his job if he didn't spend the majority of daylight h…
Day 9: Day trip to Bezaha!
During Nathan's early years, his parents were working in the southern portion of Madagascar as missionaries. Among other things, this meant staying in Lutheran mis…
Day 3
Today we packed up our stuff and joined Patrick and Tony for the beginning of our several days long trip down from Tana to eventually end up in the coastal towns on the southern end of…
Nathan and Christy
Anyone in the Bay Area want to pick up some tired travelers at SJC on Thursday night?
Nathan and Christy
Yes, we are still alive though we have been offline the last week or more. Hoping to get a couple of blog updates in tonight before we leave the web again for the rest of the week.
Anne Bauman
Reading your blog really gives me an idea of what you're experiencing - and the pictures are fantastic. We think of you often, and send our love,
Mom and Dick
Virginia Brigham
It looks like you are having a great trip!
Just wanted to let you know that Jeff and Kelly will be having their baby boy by c section on Aug, 31.
Anne Bauman
Your trip sounds amazing so far! And the Lemurs are adorable!! i didn't know there are so many lemur species. It's great that you're able to give us a peek at your adventures as they're happening.
Michele
Hi guys! We are so totally loving your blog. Thank you so much for taking the time to virtually take us along. Kiss some lemurs for me, and enjoy your side of the equator. :))
xoxo
Anne B.
Hi Christy and Nathan!
This blog is terrific! We just got back from several days at Lake Michigan, and what fun to discover your blog and all this information, commentary and photos!! Glad to hear all is going well. Much love...
jim Fluegel Great pics of the local cascades. Keep up the good work! Sorry I have not been able to keep up on a daily basis.
re: FieldsJim Fluegel This is a great bit of descriptive writing. Keep up the good work. Enjoy the journey.
re: Ambositra, MadagascarMacDude I'm gonna need a ride to SFO in a couple weeks, how far south does that cabbie range?
re: San Jose, CaliforniaLori P Cute, too!
re: Austeler's ChameleonLori P Cute! I know, I shouldn't say such things about wild animals, but still....
re: photo from 15 August 2011Anne Bauman Your trip sounds amazing so far! And the Lemurs are adorable!! i didn't know there are so many lemur species. It's great that you're able to give us a peek at your adventures as they're happening.
re: Lemurs!Carliane Keep up the blogs and send more pictures! Enjoy the trip. It sounds exciting.
re: We have arrived!