2023-11-2 Madagascar Private Extension

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  • Madagascar Wagtail
    Madagascar Wagtail
    Motacilla flaviventris - eating bugs from the swimming pool skimmer basket.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3827
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Domestic Airport Departure
    Domestic Airport Departure
    Ivato Airport, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#2815
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tsaradia ATR 72, Flight #702
    Tsaradia ATR 72, Flight #702
    Getting my heavy camera bag and briefcase up and down the back ladder is difficult on this airplane.
    Ivato Airport, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3830
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ivato Airport
    Ivato Airport
    Airplane Photo
    Tsaradia ATR 72, Flight #702, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3831
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rice Fields
    Rice Fields
    Airplane Photo
    Tsaradia ATR 72, Flight #702, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3832
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Muddy River
    Muddy River
    Airplane Photo
    Tsaradia ATR 72, Flight #702, Antananarivo to Morondava, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3834
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Andre Resampa Airport
    Andre Resampa Airport
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3837
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Scene
    Street Scene
    Driving Photo
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3838
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Riotse Beach Restaurant
    Riotse Beach Restaurant
    Driving Photo - Along this beach road were a lot of resorts, hotels and restaurants suggesting that this is a significant holiday destination.
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3840
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Moss Rose
    Moss Rose
    Portulaca grandiflora
    Laguna Beach Hotel, Morondava, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3842
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Laguna Beach Hotel
    Laguna Beach Hotel
    Very nice hotel where we had lunch before driving to Kirindy.
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3845
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pool Deck
    Pool Deck
    Laguna Beach Hotel, Morondava, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3847
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Beach Chairs
    Beach Chairs
    At low tide, there is a very wide sand flat.
    Laguna Beach Hotel, Morondava, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3849
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Beach
    Beach
    Laguna Beach Hotel, Morondava, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3850
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Boats
    Boats
    Laguna Beach Hotel, Morondava, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3851
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pool Deck
    Pool Deck
    Laguna Beach Hotel, Morondava, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3853
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kitten
    Kitten
    I had so much chicken with my lunch selection that I shared enough to fill this kitten's belly.  Now it will pester other folks in hopes of future meals.
    Laguna Beach Hotel, Morondava, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3854
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mosque
    Mosque
    Driving Photo - after lunch, heading to Avenue of Baobabs and Kirindy.
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3856
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Scene
    Street Scene
    Driving Photo
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3858
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Scene
    Street Scene
    Driving Photo
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3859
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Royal Poinciana
    Royal Poinciana
    Driving Photo - Delonix regia.
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3861
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Van with Charcoal
    Van with Charcoal
    Driving Photo
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3862
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Scene
    Street Scene
    Driving Photo - large number of bicycle taxis.
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3864
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Scene
    Street Scene
    Driving Photo
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3866
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Scene
    Street Scene
    Driving Photo
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3869
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Scene
    Street Scene
    Driving Photo
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3871
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hand Carts
    Hand Carts
    Driving Photo - much of what moves is man-powered.
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3874
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu
    Zebu
    Driving Photo
    RN 35, Morondava to RN 8, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3879
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Loaded Van
    Loaded Van
    Driving Photo - the inside is as packed with people as the top is loaded with goods.
    RN 35, Morondava to RN 8, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3881
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Old Bridge
    Old Bridge
    Driving Photo
    RN 35, Morondava to RN 8, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3882
    Larry L. Jackson
  • RN 8 to Kirindy
    RN 8 to Kirindy
    Driving Photo - turning off the paved road, heading to Avenue of Baobabs.
    Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3884
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu Cart
    Zebu Cart
    Driving Photo
    RN 8 to Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3887
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grandidier's Baobab
    Grandidier's Baobab
    Driving Photo - Adansonia grandidieri
    RN 8 to Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3894
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Avenue of Baobabs
    Avenue of Baobabs
    We got out for photos and a walk the length of the Avenue.
    RN 8 to Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3896
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Avenue of Baobabs
    Avenue of Baobabs
    RN 8 to Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3899
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Avenue of Baobabs
    Avenue of Baobabs
    RN 8 to Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3903
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu Cart
    Zebu Cart
    Avenue of Baobabs, RN 8 to Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3907
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fony Baobab
    Fony Baobab
    Driving Photo - Adansonia rubrostipa.
    RN 8 to Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3913
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fony Baobab
    Fony Baobab
    Driving Photo - Adansonia rubrostipa.
    RN 8 to Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3914
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Baobab
    Baobab
    Driving Photo - Adansonia za.
    RN 8 to Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3915
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu Cart
    Zebu Cart
    Driving Photo - the driver is reclining, but the zebu know where to go with the load of charcoal.
    RN 8 to Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3920
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Goats & Zebu
    Goats & Zebu
    Driving Photo - the road got considerably worse past the Avenue of Baobabs.
    RN 8 to Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3925
    Larry L. Jackson
  • RN 8 to Kirindy
    RN 8 to Kirindy
    Driving Photo
    Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3927
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grandidier's Baobab
    Grandidier's Baobab
    Driving Photo - Adansonia grandidieri.
    RN 8 to Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3934
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sacred Baobab
    Sacred Baobab
    Driving Photo - I think the massive, old tree is a Grandidier's Baobab.
    Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3935
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Relais du Kirindy
    Relais du Kirindy
    Driving Photo - it looks like the sign painter almost ran out of space for 'Kirindy'.
    Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3938
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Relais du Kirindy
    Relais du Kirindy
    Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3939
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #2
    Room #2
    Kirindy was dry and a very hot destination.
    Relais du Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#1105
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bathroom
    Bathroom
    Because of the stone walls, this was the coolest place in the accommodation.
    Room #2, Relais du Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#1134
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kirindy Reserve
    Kirindy Reserve
    After lunch and a very hot nap, we drove the very rough stretch of RN 8 to an even worse road into the Reserve to meet our local guide Manovo for a night walk.
    Madagascar, November 15,2023
    2023-11-15#3941
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Brown Lemur
    Common Brown Lemur
    Eulemur fulvus fulvus
    Kirindy, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#1485
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Mouse Lemur
    Grey Mouse Lemur
    Microcebus murinus - with no idea if I would see this lemur again, I took a photo.
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3942
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pale Fork-marked Lemur
    Pale Fork-marked Lemur
    Phaner pallescens
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#1492
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur
    Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur
    Cheirogaleus medius - best photo I could get.
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#1499
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Magpie-Robin male
    Madagascar Magpie-Robin male
    Copsychus albospecularis
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#1501
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mad Magpie-Robin female
    Mad Magpie-Robin female
    Copsychus albospecularis
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#1504
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ocelot Gecko
    Ocelot Gecko
    Paroedura picta
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#1507
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
    Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
    Lepilemur ruficaudatus
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#1512
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
    Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
    Lepilemur ruficaudatus
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#1516
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
    Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
    Lepilemur ruficaudatus
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#1521
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
    Red-tailed Sportive Lemur
    Lepilemur ruficaudatus
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#1524
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fosa male
    Fosa male
    Cryptoprocta ferox - the Fosa surprised us by crossing the road, but was too distant for a good photo.
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 15, 2023
    2023-11-15#3949
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Porch View
    Porch View
    Room #2, Relais du Kirindy, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3950
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rooster
    Rooster
    The early morning alarm clock.
    Room #2, Relais du Kirindy, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1525
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pool Deck
    Pool Deck
    Relais du Kirindy, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#5411
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crested Coua
    Crested Coua
    Coua cristata - an arboreal species.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1529
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Blue Vanga male
    Blue Vanga male
    Cyanolanius madagascarinus
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1536
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Magpie-Robin male
    Madagascar Magpie-Robin male
    Copsychus albospecularis
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1543
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-breasted Mesite
    White-breasted Mesite
    Mesitornis variegata - several moving through the forest leaves looking for food.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1548
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coquerel's Coua
    Coquerel's Coua
    Coua coquereli - looks like an antlion in the beak.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1555
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coquerel's Coua
    Coquerel's Coua
    Coua coquereli
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1572
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Moringa
    Moringa
    Moringa drouhardii - best guess id.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3951
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Mouse Lemur
    Grey Mouse Lemur
    Microcebus murinus - rare daylight sighting.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1575
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Formosan Terrestrial Termite Mound
    Formosan Terrestrial Termite Mound
    Coptotermes formosanus
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3953
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Antlion Pits
    Antlion Pits
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3954
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trail
    Trail
    Trails were reasonable, but getting off trail had a lot of stiff brush.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3955
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Vazaha Tree
    Vazaha Tree
    Commiphora aprevalli - sometimes called sunburn tree, reflecting what happens to tourists getting sunburned and peeling.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3956
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifaka & juvenile
    Verreaux's Sifaka & juvenile
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi - we didn't see these go bipedal since they were deep in the trees.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1596
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifaka
    Verreaux's Sifaka
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3959
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifakas & juvenile
    Verreaux's Sifakas & juvenile
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3965
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifaka & juvenile
    Verreaux's Sifaka & juvenile
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1608
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bark
    Bark
    No id for this tree.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3966
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bark
    Bark
    Looks a bit like dry forest camouflage clothing.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3967
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fosa female
    Fosa female
    Cryptoprocta ferox - pregnant.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1614
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fosa female
    Fosa female
    Cryptoprocta ferox - largest carnivore on Madagascar.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1620
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fosa female
    Fosa female
    Cryptoprocta ferox - curved claws enable very good climbing in nocturnal pursuit of lemurs.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3981
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fosa female
    Fosa female
    Cryptoprocta ferox - divergent evolution from African Civets and Mongoose.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1624
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fosa female
    Fosa female
    Cryptoprocta ferox - the tail is fully as long as the body.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3985
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grandidier's Baobabs
    Grandidier's Baobabs
    Adansonia grandidieri
    Kirindy, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1631
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dwarf Orchid Tree
    Dwarf Orchid Tree
    Bauhinia grandidieri
    Kirindy, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3990
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mefy
    Mefy
    Our driver for the extension.
    Kirindy, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#3996
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grandidier's Baobabs
    Grandidier's Baobabs
    Adansonia grandidieri
    Kirindy, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#4000
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grandidier's Baobab
    Grandidier's Baobab
    Adansonia grandidieri
    Kirindy, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#4007
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grandidier's Baobabs
    Grandidier's Baobabs
    Adansonia grandidieri
    Kirindy, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#4008
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grandidier's Baobabs
    Grandidier's Baobabs
    Adansonia grandidieri
    Kirindy, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#4010
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dusk
    Dusk
    Kirindy, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#4015
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Mouse Lemur
    Grey Mouse Lemur
    Microcebus murinus
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#4020
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Mouse Lemur
    Grey Mouse Lemur
    Microcebus murinus
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#4023
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Mouse Lemur
    Grey Mouse Lemur
    Microcebus murinus
    Night, Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 16, 2023
    2023-11-16#1641
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crested Coua
    Crested Coua
    Coua cristata
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1643
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hook-billed Vanga
    Hook-billed Vanga
    Vanga curvirostris
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1655
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Long-billed Greenbul
    Long-billed Greenbul
    Phyllastrephus madagascariensis
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1657
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hook-billed Vanga
    Hook-billed Vanga
    Vanga curvirostris - gathering nest material.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1667
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fosa female
    Fosa female
    Cryptoprocta ferox
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1676
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fosa female
    Fosa female
    Cryptoprocta ferox
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1683
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fosa female
    Fosa female
    Cryptoprocta ferox
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1693
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Broad-billed Roller
    Broad-billed Roller
    Eurystomus glaucurus
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1705
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Malachite Kingfisher
    Madagascar Malachite Kingfisher
    Alcedo vintsioides
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1713
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Water Hole
    Water Hole
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4529
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Bulbul
    Madagascar Bulbul
    Hypsipetes madagascariensis
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1716
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sakalava Weavers & Grey-headed Lovebird
    Sakalava Weavers & Grey-headed Lovebird
    Ploceus sakalava & Agapornis canus - mostly female Weavers, except for the Lovebird and the yellow-headed male Weaver.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1723
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sakalava Weavers & Grey-headed Lovebird
    Sakalava Weavers & Grey-headed Lovebird
    Ploceus sakalava & Agapornis canus.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1724
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Bulbuls & Sakalava Weavers
    Madagascar Bulbuls & Sakalava Weavers
    Hypsipetes madagascariensis, Ploceus sakalava & Agapornis canus in the background.
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1730
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey-headed Lovebird
    Grey-headed Lovebird
    Agapornis canus
    Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#1737
    Larry L. Jackson
  • RN 8
    RN 8
    Driving Photo - after our last (thankfully) drive out of the reserve and lunch. back on the rough road to Avenue of Baobabs.
    Kirindy to Avenue of Baobabs, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4033
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Transport
    Transport
    Driving Photo - another machine repurposed to pull a cart.
    Kirindy to Avenue of Baobabs, RN 8, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4035
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Women
    Women
    Driving Photo - typically carrying things on their heads.
    Marofandilia, RN 8, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4040
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Love Baobabs
    Love Baobabs
    We took a side road to see these entwined trees.
    Kirindy to Avenue of Baobabs, Side Road, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4045
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Souvenirs
    Souvenirs
    A huge number of carvings of the Love Baobabs.
    Love Baobabs, Kirindy to Avenue of Baobabs, Side Road, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4047
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Vendors
    Vendors
    The grandmother is wearing the local sunscreen.
    Love Baobabs, Kirindy to Avenue of Baobabs, Side Road, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4048
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Vendor
    Vendor
    Love Baobabs, Kirindy to Avenue of Baobabs, Side Road, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4049
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Vendor
    Vendor
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    2023-11-17#4050
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grandidier's Baobabs
    Grandidier's Baobabs
    Driving Photo - Adansonia grandidieri.
    Kirindy to Avenue of Baobabs, Side Road, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4053
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb
    Tomb
    Driving Photo
    Kirindy to Avenue of Baobabs, RN 8, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4054
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tomb
    Tomb
    Driving Photo
    Kirindy to Avenue of Baobabs, RN 8, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4055
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 3 species of Adansonia Baobabs
    3 species of Adansonia Baobabs
    Driving Photo - Baobabs - Mefy identified Grandidier's on the left, Feony in the middle and the za species Baobab on the right.
    Kirindy to Avenue of Baobabs, RN 8, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4058
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu Cart
    Zebu Cart
    Driving Photo - the road from Avenue of Baobabs to Kirindy is closed to most traffic when the rains arrive soon after our trip.
    Kirindy to Avenue of Baobabs, RN 8, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4060
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tourists
    Tourists
    Buses bring tourists out to see this spot.
    Avenue of Baobabs, RN 8, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4064
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    Sunburst photo.
    Avenue of Baobabs, RN 8, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4073
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dusk
    Dusk
    Avenue of Baobabs, RN 8, Madagascar, November 17, 2023
    2023-11-17#4079
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dendrobium orchid
    Dendrobium orchid
    Sun Beach Hotel, Morondava, Madagascar, November 18, 2023
    2023-11-18#1720
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Restaurant Cat
    Restaurant Cat
    Sun Beach Hotel, Morondava, Madagascar, November 18, 2023
    2023-11-18#0138
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bougainvillea
    Bougainvillea
    Sun Beach Hotel, Morondava, Madagascar, November 18, 2023
    2023-11-18#0139
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grounds
    Grounds
    Radiated Tortoises in the walled area.
    Sun Beach Hotel, Morondava, Madagascar, November 18, 2023
    2023-11-18#0140
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bicycle Taxis
    Bicycle Taxis
    Driving Photo - heading for the airport.
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 18, 2023
    2023-11-18#4083
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bicycle Taxis
    Bicycle Taxis
    Driving Photo
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 18, 2023
    2023-11-18#4087
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hand Cart
    Hand Cart
    Driving Photo - big load of charcoal.
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 18, 2023
    2023-11-18#4090
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Women with Geese
    Women with Geese
    Driving Photo
    Morondava, Madagascar, November 18, 2023
    2023-11-18#4092
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Departing Morondava
    Departing Morondava
    Airplane Photo
    Tsaradia ATR 72, Flight #703, Morondava to Tana, Madagascar, November 18, 2023
    2023-11-18#4094
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Muddy River
    Muddy River
    Airplane Photo
    Tsaradia ATR 72, Flight #703, Morondava to Tana, Madagascar, November 18, 2023
    2023-11-18#4098
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #4
    Room #4
    Back for two nights, my 4th room, all different.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 18, 2023
    2023-11-18#2137
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #4
    Room #4
    Nice bathroom.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 18, 2023
    2023-11-18#2211
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #4
    Room #4
    One bag of my travel clothes and boots, the other clothing and dirty laundry that I didn't need for the extension.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 18, 2023
    2023-11-18#2234
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Relais des Plateaux
    Relais des Plateaux
    Lower room area.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 19, 2023
    2023-11-19#1021
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Triangle Palm
    Triangle Palm
    Dypsis decaryi
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 19, 2023
    2023-11-19#1226
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Baobab
    Baobab
    Adansonia species - planting a tree that gets so large in this spot doesn't seem to be a great idea.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 19, 2023
    2023-11-19#1240
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Night-blooming Cactus
    Night-blooming Cactus
    I wish I had checked this cactus to see the blooms after dinner because they had dropped by breakfast.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 19, 2023
    2023-11-19#1523
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Entrance
    Entrance
    Short basic driveway off the street.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 19, 2023
    2023-11-19#1626
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 19, 2023
    2023-11-19#1650
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Formosa Azalea
    Formosa Azalea
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 19, 2023
    2023-11-19#1840
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Relais des Plateaux
    Relais des Plateaux
    The area of my first stay.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 19, 2023
    2023-11-19#2007
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orchid
    Orchid
    Epidendrum radicans
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 19, 2023
    2023-11-19#2429
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pictures
    Pictures
    The crooked pictures reminded me of our housekeeper's tendency to do the same when she dusts, maybe not as extreme though.
    Room #4, Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 19, 2023
    2023-11-19#3338
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pride Lounge
    Pride Lounge
    Brand new lounge.
    Ivato International Airport, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 20, 2023
    2023-11-20#3510
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ramp,
    Ramp,
    Airplane Photo
    Kenya Airways EMB 190, Flight #257, Ivato Intl Airport, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 20, 2023
    2023-11-20#1944
    rry L. Jackson
  • African Coast
    African Coast
    Airplane Photo
    Kenya Airways EMB 190, Flight #257, November 20, 2023
    2023-11-20#4116
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    The hotel is located near commercial facilities, not a great view from this room.
    Room #1206, Crowne Plaza, Nairobi, Kenya, November 21, 2023
    2023-11-21#4559
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    Nice clouds.
    Crowne Plaza, Nairobi, Kenya, November 21, 2023
    2023-11-21#2917
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Safari Vehicles
    Safari Vehicles
    The safari vehicles are freshly painted.
    Crowne Plaza, Nairobi, Kenya, November 21, 2023
    2023-11-21#2958
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    The rains have everything green.
    Crowne Plaza, Nairobi, Kenya, November 21, 2023
    2023-11-21#3044
    Larry L. Jackson