Anakao - c'est une deluge!!

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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 - not quite the relaxing few days away from the city we expected, but it wasn't all bad as you can see from the pics and as our bags weren't some of those that fell in the sea we can't really complain!

We're off to the dive project tomorrow on a 12-24 hour trip by sailing boat to Andavoadaka, which is apparently an expedition in itself.... We are fully stocked with ketchup and jam on the advice of the organisers, who recommend taking such things to vary the diet from rice and beans! Geoff shall be known as Ricky Martin after this mornings successful haircut at the local coiffeur shed, where the only instructions to the barber were 'number 2' and pointing at the Ricky Martin poster on the wall... Unfortunately he doesn't look exactly like Ricky, but not bad considering there was a power cut half way through... Lexa legged it when they offered to cut off here plaits!

So, thanks for reading - next update won't be for 6/7 weeks that's assuming we have survived the Tiger sharks and large number of snakes that apparently inhabit the area!

Take it easy - hope you are all enjoying the sun back in the UK.

Livin' da dolce vita
Ricky and Lexa

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Photos

"I photographed a Vazaha!"
Local kids find out how easy photography is these days with Geoff's camera!

Feeling peckish?
Tent restaurant at Anakao advertising 'Plat du Jour' and 'Handburgers'....hmmm maybe not.

Piroque on Anakao
Oh no - he's started trying to take arty photos..

Comments

[M&D]

brilliant photos
It as good as being with you without the hassle!

[Christine from France !]

French
Lexa, Geoff : happy to see your french is coming. Bravo ! just back at work this morning. I wish I'll be with you exploring the earth and the deep of the sea. Sun is shining outside under 25 degrees. We have some british family at home for the week. If you need any french assistance, don't hesitate to contact us ! Lots of love and enjoy your trip. Gros bisous, à bientôt, xx Christine, Elliot , Yohan & Mateo xx

[Dad and Mum Wokersien]

Wiating for you to come back round from the dark side of the moon
Houston is waiting for contact - Looking forward to hearing from you and hope all is well. Will be glad when you are able to break radio silence. Dad and Mum

[Mum and Dad]

Thinking of Home?
Look at Mums web page and see Pebbles the new member of the family. Mitzie not too impressed. Also see Mum's knitted carrots in the world's largest knitted garden as seen on BBC Spotlight this evening.