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Au revoir, Madagascar

Posted on September 22, 2009 by jonwyvis

Well, I arrived back in Scotland on 11th July, glad to get home after a very busy last few weeks in Madagascar.  The last three weeks had been enlivened by the arrival of Sue, Beth, Sarah and John for a … Continue reading →

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Raid Solidaire de l’Anosy, Day 3, 24th May 2009

Posted on June 1, 2009 by jonwyvis

The long road to the finish line. The weather cleared overnight, and it actually got a bit chilly before dawn. Roused about 06:00 by some local cleric banging loudly on the walls and obviously wanting us out of the way … Continue reading →

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Raid Solidaire de l’Anosy, Day 2, 23rd May 2009

Posted on June 1, 2009 by jonwyvis

  Up at daylight (why sleep in?) and I put away my dry fleece and sleeping bag.  Crawled rather stiffly out of the tent wearing my wet shoes, but otherwise a dry set of clothes.  Sloshed around in the muddy … Continue reading →

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Raid Solidaire de l’Anosy, Day 1, 22nd May 2009

Posted on June 1, 2009 by jonwyvis

Up at 02:30, and packed up the sheet sleeping bag (YHA type) I had brought. Ready for off.  We started at 03:07, walking by torchlight through the village, and then down through the rice fields to a river.  Wading this … Continue reading →

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