Well we're back to internet coverage after two weeks in the bush and what an experience it was. We lived with three other Brits, two researchers, one other volunteer. And two azafady guides, Malagasy men, and two Malagasy cooks. They were all so knowledgeable and helpful. Spent our time doing research in the small remaining parts of the forest in the area. The aim is to show the worth of the forest and save it from agriculture, mining or firewood! Researched the ...

Today we flew from Antanariva to Fort Dauphin a one hour flight on an airline banned from Europe.. All went well. Taxi collected us and took us to the right hotel! A small complex of bungalows on the beach at shipwreck bay. Very nice in an African way.....moscito nets, hot and cold water and a good supply of cold beer. And, WiFi!!! The march of technology is incredible. Ate in the small restaurant on site, prawns with veg and potatoes, very nice indeed. Followed ...