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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... [read more]
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... [read more] Blog: The cutest primate of them all
Date: October 8th 2009
I continue south from Fianar through another landscape of rice paddies and terraces, the former reflecting the fleecy clouds in the blue sky above. Ambalavao is only a short distance away and soon I'm settled into the most expensive room yet of my stay in Madagascar ($15), though it's arguably the most comfortable also. Inevitably my arrival pings on the radar of the resident English-speaking ... read more
Date: October 8th 2009
I continue south from Fianar through another landscape of rice paddies and terraces, the former reflecting the fleecy clouds in the blue sky above. Ambalavao is only a short distance away and soon I'm settled into the most expensive room yet of my stay in Madagascar ($15), though it's arguably the most comfortable also. Inevitably my arrival pings on the radar of the resident English-speaking ... read more
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