Madagascar

Our port is on the southeast coast of Madagascar. We drove inland on Sunday morning. The road was full of families going to church……..

And to the markets. Imagine balancing loads of charcoal on a bicycle!

Our 1 ½ drive to Andohahela National Park was like a thrill ride as our driver navigated the crater-like holes and avoided the foot and bike traffic.

Heading toward the highlands -

Across bridges,

Through villages,

And around livestock

We’re here!

Our hour-long trek in the hot, humid forest was not nearly as exciting as the drive here!

We did see the Triangle Palm trees (only growing here, and endangered, according to our guide).

Thank goodness this was not our transportation back to the port!

Madagascar is a beautiful but very poor country. The rice fields are for local consumption only.

The new president has promised to repair this essential thoroughfare.

Now back to the Serenity to lead the Sunday Protestant service at 5:15pm.