It started with Malagasy classes. The last day with Edouard, our teacher.
The nice guy he is, he would take us to Lake Tritriva, approx 9 km outside Antsirabe. His car isn’t actually a brand new Rolls Royce, if you know what I mean. And Malagasy roads aren’t really known for being class A, so we had to avoid major holes and deep ditches. This of course meant trouble when we had to drive up a VERY steep hill. My heart was pounding like mad as we struggled upwards. I was only one second from jumping out of the car at one point, terrified as I was. Suddenly we weren’t going forwards anymore, and Edouard couldn’t get the car in gear. The car was racing backwards at a terrible speed and Eline, sitting in the middle in the back, reached out to grab the hand break.“I’ll go out and push!” I exclaimed as I had made the decision that sitting in the car was too dangerous. So we all got out, and a moment after, Edouard followed. We already had an audience, curious young men and women selling hats etc. The men saw their chance to help, and started pushing the four-wheeled vehicle up the steep hill. The minutes went by; we panted, laughed nervously, said no thank you to the sellers and perspired under the hot sun.
FINALLY we got the car to the top. We could finally enjoy the beautiful sight of the green lake. And the fantastic view over typical Malagasy rice fields.
I'm just glad we didn't go in this vehicle!
After having got safely back to Antsirabe, we got an invitation to a waffle party at the Norwegian “ettåring’s”. You Norwegians who love waffles; you can imagine our joy! But before going to our friends, we took them swimming at Hotel des Thermes. Our Malagasy friend Daniel, who has spent the week-end with us, also joined us. Enjoying the sunrays and the cool water was just what we needed to relax after our breathtaking drive to Lake Tritriva.
The waffle-lover
On top of it all, we met another new friend. Her name is Fefe, she sold us a wallet the other day. We asked her name and spoke Malagasy to her. Now, every time we see her, we smile and talk to her. It is great getting to know the Malagasy people, and then you also have something else to say than “No thank you”…
My situation will change from tomorrow. Our time in Antsirabe is over for now, and Fandriana is waiting. We will take a taxi brousse (YIKES!) all the way, and when we get there, we will meet our students. On Tuesday I will have my first day as a teacher! Excited? You bet!
Since Fandriana is in the country side, this may be the last you hear from me for a while. Now I have to say goodbye to a normal WC, water in the tap, electricity, an oven, Internet and Norwegians all around. I’m looking forward to it! And still I thank God for not yet being ill! :)
15 comments:
Yay ^^ Finally going away from all the luxury hotels and wireless connections and all that :)
And about time too! You feel ready to teach these kids in malagasy now then? Well, I know you will be a great teacher :)
One very important question though: Will you still be able to charge your phone over there? You better be!
So, we'll talk soon, enjoy your brousse ride and take care :)
Hugs!
Hei Inki! Saa kjekt aa faa en siste blogg foer du reiser! Lykke lykke til! Haaper du faar det kjempe kjekt, og klarer aa dele Gud med andre!
Du er kjempe kul, jeg er kjempe glad i deg!!!
Kos deg med Eline, og tenk paa meg litt:)
Haaper alt gaar greit med fataperaene! Love yoU! Hilser MASSE fra Christen! A horsyyyyyy!
ps-
in the waffle picture
you look like a raaaaat!
(Christen)
Its good that you got the car up the hill in the end :)
The green lake was beautiful
The students are lucky to have you as their teacher :)
Take care
Hey! There really is a slightly ratty quality over that pic ... what've they been feeding you, Inki? :O
Du har sikkert reist no, så du ser vel ikkje dette før du kjem att til sivilisasjonen. Men uansett MASSE MASSE MASSE LYKKE TIL!!!! Eg vonar du får ei kjempetid!!! Kjempemasse glad i deg:)
Job 35,14:)
I'm so excited for you! I can't wait to hear how the teaching goes. Teaching is a wonderful thing...I just know you're going to love it!
yo! Savner deg... kult med Pousse-pousse bildet, og håper du liker å undervise!
Men selv om jeg savner deg, må en jo utnytte situasjonen litt også. Jeg har lånt en masse klær fra deg, og hamstret litt inn fra sofaen din - de skulle til Fretex, ikke sant? (Mange av de kommer nok aldri til å ende opp der... hvorfor har du ikke sagt til meg at du har mange kule bukser og shorts jeg ville likt?)
Håper du har det bra der nede! Stå på! :) Glad i deg!
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