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August 29th 2007
Me on the peak(2,658meters)Me on the peak(2,658meters)
Me on the peak(2,658meters)
This is me on Pic Boby. It is the second highest peak in Madagascar but the highest accessible
Hello All. I am back at my site after a very interesting summer. I spent the last two months working in Andringitra National Park. I was teaching the guides and locals English. It was an exciting adventure filled with many interesting stories. I actually taught more there than I do at site which was okay because it made time move a little faster. At the park, my life was considerably different than at site. I didn't have electricity but sometimes the family that I was living with would start up their generator and watch a movie. The highlight of the whole experience was the gorgeous landscape and mountains. I will attach some photos for you all to see. If you want to hear some of the stories I would be happy to email you. Just drop me a quick hello via email or post a comment. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the photos. Joey
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Joey Eakins
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Hello, my name is Joey Eakins. I am from Springfield Missouri. Thank you for visiting and reading my entries. I am leaving for Madagascar in June 2006 with the Peace Corps. You can check back or suscribe to this travel log. Again thanks and I look forward to any comments. ... full info
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Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896, but regained its independence in 1960. During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assembly elections were held, ending 17 years of single-party rule. In 1997, in the seco...more info
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A waterfallA waterfall
A waterfall
This is one of two beautiful waterfalls in the Park
A view from the peakA view from the peak
A view from the peak
Diavolana TrailDiavolana Trail
Diavolana Trail
This is on one of the five trails in the park
FrostFrost
Frost
I know everyone thinks Madagascar is a tropical island but this might change your mind. It is frost.
Before hiking to the peakBefore hiking to the peak
Before hiking to the peak
This photo should be a postcard
Me with an axeMe with an axe
Me with an axe
A lemurA lemur
A lemur
This ringtail has adapted to the mountain life in Andringitra
Me with some of the guidesMe with some of the guides
Me with some of the guides
Another beautiful viewAnother beautiful view
Another beautiful view
Me with some locals at a partyMe with some locals at a party
Me with some locals at a party
Another lemurAnother lemur
Another lemur
Landscape viewLandscape view
Landscape view
Me on a rockMe on a rock
Me on a rock
My beginner class on the peakMy beginner class on the peak
My beginner class on the peak
I took some of my kids on a field trip into the park. Here a few of my students with me at the peak
A bored JoeyA bored Joey
A bored Joey






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Doug
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Date: 29th August 2007


ok, in the picture with the axe, ok so you had no electricity, was away from civilization yet apparently are able to get BOTTLED WATER whenever you wnated...interesting

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Adams
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Date: 30th August 2007

Mbutu
Hi, great photos Joey! I have just one question - what kind of movies did the family you lived with used to watch? Seriously, that sounds genious, they do not have electricity but from time to time they use the generator to watch a movie - so I really hope they had some - Oscar winning "best movies of all time collection" or really great porn and did not waste the fuel on some Jan Claude Van Damme movie.

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Alie
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Date: 30th August 2007

Great Travel Blog!
Hi there, I just wanted to write and let you know I really enjoy reading your travel blog. I also really like your pictures. Thanks and keep up the great work! Cheers, Alie http://hobosinlovemedia.com

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ulla
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Date: 15th September 2007

would you recommend..?
us going to madagascar with a 13 yr old son and 17,5 year old daughter for 10 days. we are their parents.:) If so, what would be the best itinerary and places to visit.

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