Thursday, August 7, 2014
Hi all!
Lots to report since our last post from Ranomafana.
We began our main trek in a highland village called Ambohimamasina,, the villagers were really friendly and taught us some Malagasy games and numbers during our short stop. The boys also managed to get themselves involved in 5 aside football tournament before we left early the next morning. Our first day of trekking took some getting used to however we all made it in one piece! Our second day was more adventurous as most of the walk was spent under the cover of the rainforest splashing through pools, eating lunch on river banks, swinging from vines and experiencing a completley different terrain to the previous day's dry grass and dusty paths. Camping that evening proved difficult as there was very little flat ground available in the area we stopped but our moods were improved by the oppourtunity to wash in the river on top of a waterfall! Day 3 involved a lot of slippy, steep decents and was tough on everyone, especially due to the rain we'd had overnight. All survived however and made it safley to a warm welcome in the village where we were undertaking our project. The village was in the area of Tanambao and during our time there we helped to protect the foundations of the school by raising the ground levels and assissting ther locals in creating a water drainage ditch and small walls in preperation for the rainy season. We were very well fed during our stay here with 5 meals a day, none of us were ever hungry for long!
A tough 10 hour trek then took us to the small village of Ifaneira. During the trek we had to make several river crossings by canoe and also the occasional piggyback provided by the porters, but our transport out of the village was definatley our favorite! A large canvas-backed truck took us to the coastal town of Manakara where we had the best meal we'd had, consisting of fresh fish, steak, pork; vegtables, crepes and some amazing chips!
We're going to see Ring-tailed lemurs (or as we call them, the 'king Julians' from the film Madagascar) tomorrow but will write again soon!
Love from Megan D, Kendal, Joe and occasionally Jess :-)
Lots to report since our last post from Ranomafana.
We began our main trek in a highland village called Ambohimamasina,, the villagers were really friendly and taught us some Malagasy games and numbers during our short stop. The boys also managed to get themselves involved in 5 aside football tournament before we left early the next morning. Our first day of trekking took some getting used to however we all made it in one piece! Our second day was more adventurous as most of the walk was spent under the cover of the rainforest splashing through pools, eating lunch on river banks, swinging from vines and experiencing a completley different terrain to the previous day's dry grass and dusty paths. Camping that evening proved difficult as there was very little flat ground available in the area we stopped but our moods were improved by the oppourtunity to wash in the river on top of a waterfall! Day 3 involved a lot of slippy, steep decents and was tough on everyone, especially due to the rain we'd had overnight. All survived however and made it safley to a warm welcome in the village where we were undertaking our project. The village was in the area of Tanambao and during our time there we helped to protect the foundations of the school by raising the ground levels and assissting ther locals in creating a water drainage ditch and small walls in preperation for the rainy season. We were very well fed during our stay here with 5 meals a day, none of us were ever hungry for long!
A tough 10 hour trek then took us to the small village of Ifaneira. During the trek we had to make several river crossings by canoe and also the occasional piggyback provided by the porters, but our transport out of the village was definatley our favorite! A large canvas-backed truck took us to the coastal town of Manakara where we had the best meal we'd had, consisting of fresh fish, steak, pork; vegtables, crepes and some amazing chips!
We're going to see Ring-tailed lemurs (or as we call them, the 'king Julians' from the film Madagascar) tomorrow but will write again soon!
Love from Megan D, Kendal, Joe and occasionally Jess :-)
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Something from Team 2..
This was posted on Facebook on the 29th Abigail and a few others were tagged in it but i wasn't sure if everyone was able to see so thought i'd post on here so there was some news from Team 2 for those wondering.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Happy Birthday Chloe
Happy 17th Birthday Chloe, Hope you have an amazing day. All our Love from Mom, Dad & Lucy
Team 1
Hi all.
All cold, tired and wet after vistiting Ranomafana rainforest for a days trek to the hot springs. However it was worth the 8 hours trekking, who knew it would rain in a rainforest non stop, although the campsite wasn't too comforting (we are all inexperienced at using toilets that are holes in the ground)
we are so excited to tell you that we saw 5 species of lemurs and we all have great photos to show you when we get back.
Michael was fascinated by the moth he discovered and we will be sure to post a photo on the blog.
After being well fed our moods soon improved.
Despite all that we are all in good heath and enjoying what the Malagasy culture has to offer and the best once in a life time opportunity. The team has become a family, all supportive and full of pure bantZ (banter)
We've been told by everyone that they are all misssing you lots and cant wait to see you when we get back.
unfortunately for us we are starting our community project and main trek that will take approx 12 days so we are unsure of when we will next have internet access.
Lots of love from all of us.
From Megan Smith, Vicky, Michael and Becki xxxxx
All cold, tired and wet after vistiting Ranomafana rainforest for a days trek to the hot springs. However it was worth the 8 hours trekking, who knew it would rain in a rainforest non stop, although the campsite wasn't too comforting (we are all inexperienced at using toilets that are holes in the ground)
we are so excited to tell you that we saw 5 species of lemurs and we all have great photos to show you when we get back.
Michael was fascinated by the moth he discovered and we will be sure to post a photo on the blog.
After being well fed our moods soon improved.
Despite all that we are all in good heath and enjoying what the Malagasy culture has to offer and the best once in a life time opportunity. The team has become a family, all supportive and full of pure bantZ (banter)
We've been told by everyone that they are all misssing you lots and cant wait to see you when we get back.
unfortunately for us we are starting our community project and main trek that will take approx 12 days so we are unsure of when we will next have internet access.
Lots of love from all of us.
From Megan Smith, Vicky, Michael and Becki xxxxx
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