Pictures from Madagascar

We have soon been here for two weeks. It's great! Antsirabe is the lucky town that has the pleasure of hosting us for the next two weeks, while we learn the language of this beautiful country.
The past days have been quite useful. We have learned some Malagasy phrases, seen exorcism in the church (wow-that was interesting!), been to the Rova (the old queen palace), drunk lots of water, taken a taxi brousse, baked buns and killed a chicken for dinner, waited for the sloooow internet connection... And we have visited the schools where we are going to teach English. I have had a speach in front of 800 pupils, got tons of comments on the streets (because I'm white), heard the children in the village shout "Karin" after me (following me for the next 200 metres), enjoyed the lovely green nature, listened to Eline's laughter (she laughs all the time!) and seen thousands of poor people begging... The last has been the worst. I get my heart broken every time I go out on the streets... But let's not focus on the negative things! Here are some photos - Enjoy!


Picture above: The monkeys are licking my honey-covered fingers! :)



Here's the whole "gang" in the National Park in Antananarivo. Take a good look at our Malagasy hats - they are highly appreciated in this heat!
Well, think you'll just have to wait patiently for more pictures... Patience is something you really have to learn when you're in Madagascar... So although you're not here - take it mora mora and enjoy life as it comes along! :)