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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 sec... [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 sec... [read more] Blog: Anakao - c'est une deluge!!
Date: August 9th 2006
Yes - Geoff's bizarre collection of school-boy French came in handy during our short trip south from Toliara to the remote beach of Anakao and the Heaven's opened allowing him to legitimately use the everyday phrase of "it's a deluge!". Unseasonably high winds and a pretty incredible thunderstorm were combined with cockroaches in the bed to make for a rather brief visit. Anyway, we survived - no ... read more
Date: August 9th 2006
Yes - Geoff's bizarre collection of school-boy French came in handy during our short trip south from Toliara to the remote beach of Anakao and the Heaven's opened allowing him to legitimately use the everyday phrase of "it's a deluge!". Unseasonably high winds and a pretty incredible thunderstorm were combined with cockroaches in the bed to make for a rather brief visit. Anyway, we survived - no ... read more
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Hi there everybody,
We hope you enjoy reading about our exploits whilst we're on our 16 month BIG TRIP. Many people have asked why we are going and in an attempt to explain here is a quote from the famous British explorer Eric Shipton.
"In these days of upheaval and violent change, when the basic values of today are the vain and shattered dreams of tomorrow, there is much to be said for the philosphy which aims at living a full life while the opportunity offers. There are few treasures of more lasting worth than the experience of a way of life that is itself wholly satisfying. Such, aft... full info
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