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On November 29, 2022 By Harry and Annie Bergshoeff

Nestled very high up on a plateau in the centre of the island, the city of Antananarivo (it also goes by the name of “Tana,” which is what the French colonizers called it when they occupied the country) is Madagascar’s capital.  It has an Upper Town, a Middle Town, and a Lower Town providing not only clues as to their particular geographical positions up a hill, in the middle and below its slopes but also an indication of what it’s like to walk in this city!  Its streets are busy and narrow and there is colorful foliage evident everywhere.

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Madagascar!

On November 4, 2022 By Harry and Annie Bergshoeff

You’ve probably seen one or more of the animated movies!

Located off the southeast coast of Africa, Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world.  It has been the inspiration for many documentaries and films over the years and is arguably one of the most unique and interesting locations on Earth.  Madagascar is perhaps best-known for its lemurs — and for its massive baobab trees. The island is also home to the Tuléar reef, the world’s third-largest coral reef system, making Madagascar one of the top scuba diving destinations in Africa.  A few more interesting facts about the island, its people, and its culture…..

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