Part 1

  1. Galleries
  2. Land Photos
  3. Madagascar
  4. 2023-11-1 Madagascar with Captivating Nature
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  • Immigration
    Immigration
    Arriving Nairobi to overnight before flying to Madagascar.  A very slow immigration despite an electronic visa.
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, October 30, 2023
    2023-10-30#2037
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #1110
    Room #1110
    The photo is labeled the 30th, but after very slow immigration, I didn't get to the room until the early am hours of the 31st for a short night of sleep.
    Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel, Jomo Kenyatta Intenational Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, October 31, 2023
    2023-10-31#0236
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kenya Airways Plane
    Kenya Airways Plane
    Back to the terminal for the flight to Antananarivo, Madagascar.
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, October 31, 2023
    2023-10-31#5156
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jacaranda
    Jacaranda
    Jacaranda mimosifolia - after settling in, a meal, beer and a good night's sleep, back in Madagascar for my 3rd photo tour.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#4207
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Traveler's Tree
    Traveler's Tree
    Ravenala madagascariensis - native to Madagascar, this is a well recognized symbol of the Island Country.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#4311
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lantana
    Lantana
    Lantana camara - one of the many non-native landscape plants at the hotel.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#4336
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plumeria hybrid
    Plumeria hybrid
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#4405
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nile Lily
    Nile Lily
    Agapanthus africanus
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#4435
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pool Area
    Pool Area
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#4657
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Breakfast Buffet
    Breakfast Buffet
    Centerpiece of a large buffet.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#0402
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Red Fody male
    Madagascar Red Fody male
    Foudia madagascariensis - in the Jacaranda tree just outside my room.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#9815
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cutting Grass
    Cutting Grass
    Like many things in Madagascar, man power is much used.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1702
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Adjacent Home
    Adjacent Home
    A very nice looking home seen from my hotel.
    Relais des Plateaux, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1703
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Sales
    Street Sales
    The start of a wander along the streets near the hotel.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1708
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sugar Cane Juicer
    Sugar Cane Juicer
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1710
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shop
    Shop
    One of many, many small shops selling basics.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1712
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Charcoal
    Charcoal
    The most common fuel that contributes to a pervasive background smell so common in Madagascar.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1713
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cart
    Cart
    Man-powered carts are extremely common.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1715
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Renault 4
    Renault 4
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1716
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Charcoal on Bicycle
    Charcoal on Bicycle
    A common delivery method.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1719
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Scene
    Street Scene
    Note the guy under the car on the left. It is common to fix any breakdown where it occurs.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1720
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bananas
    Bananas
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1722
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Citroen AK 400
    Citroen AK 400
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1723
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cart
    Cart
    With steering and a crude foot brake, downhill is easier than uphill.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1727
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Citroen C5
    Citroen C5
    There are a lot of these older French cars on the street.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1730
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Scene
    Street Scene
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1732
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Sales
    Street Sales
    I don't know what this woman is selling.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1733
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Sales
    Street Sales
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1734
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shop
    Shop
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1736
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Citroen 2CV6
    Citroen 2CV6
    Most of these older cars have had a lot of body and paint work.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1739
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Citroens
    Citroens
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1741
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Sales
    Street Sales
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1742
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Citroen
    Citroen
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1745
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu Cart
    Zebu Cart
    Hauling the low quality bricks commonly used in construction.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1747
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cart
    Cart
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1749
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chickens
    Chickens
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1751
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Clams
    Clams
    I think these are freshwater clams.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1753
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Side Street
    Side Street
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1754
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shop
    Shop
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1756
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cart
    Cart
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1757
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cart
    Cart
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1758
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Sales
    Street Sales
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1759
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Sales
    Street Sales
    Long hours to make a bit of money seems the normal.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1760
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Sales
    Street Sales
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1761
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu Cart
    Zebu Cart
    More bricks.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1762
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shop
    Shop
    Painted buildings are the most common form of advertising.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1765
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Phone Sales
    Phone Sales
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1766
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Used Phone Sales
    Used Phone Sales
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1768
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Sales
    Street Sales
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1769
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Drink Mixes & Beer
    Drink Mixes & Beer
    Virgin Mojito, Tequila Sunrise and Mojito mixes and several types of beer.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1770
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Vodka & Rum
    Vodka & Rum
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1771
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Side Street
    Side Street
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1772
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lifan Motorbike
    Lifan Motorbike
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1774
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Citroens
    Citroens
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1777
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Citroens
    Citroens
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1781
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Flower Sales
    Flower Sales
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1782
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Flower Sales
    Flower Sales
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1784
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Butchery
    Butchery
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1786
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kola Nuts & Peanuts
    Kola Nuts & Peanuts
    The Kola nuts have a high caffeine content.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1787
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Sales
    Street Sales
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1789
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Sales
    Street Sales
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1790
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Butchery
    Butchery
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1791
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Side Street
    Side Street
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1792
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Sales
    Street Sales
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1794
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu Cart
    Zebu Cart
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1796
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kevin lending a hand
    Kevin lending a hand
    I jokingly suggested he pitch in. Kevin's help was appreciated, though relatively short-lived.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1802
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cart
    Cart
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1803
    Larry L. Jackson
  • La Terrasse de Tydouce
    La Terrasse de Tydouce
    We decided to eat lunch here after our walk around the streets.
    Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 1, 2023
    2023-11-01#1808
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tsaradia ATR 72, Flight #714
    Tsaradia ATR 72, Flight #714
    Our group's flight south to Fort Dauphin.
    Ivato Airport, Antananarivo, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#5500
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #61
    Room #61
    Clean but pretty basic.
    Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#3654
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #61
    Room #61
    I had to request a toilet seat, possibly missing due to a recent remodel.
    Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#5549
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Desk
    Desk
    Room #61, Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1423
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Small Harbor
    Small Harbor
    View from my room.
    Room #61, Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#5619
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Small Harbor Ships
    Small Harbor Ships
    Room #61, Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1809
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    Room #61, Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1811
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Deck Repair
    Deck Repair
    I could hear the hammers chipping rust off the deck.
    Room #61, Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#9821
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Boat
    Boat
    Room #61, Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#9822
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Courtyard
    Courtyard
    The red roof covers the lobby area on the ground floor.
    Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#5134
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gym
    Gym
    Not sure how much these exercise machines are used.
    Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#5511
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Big Fish
    Big Fish
    Headed for the kitchen.
    Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#0111
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lobster Lunch
    Lobster Lunch
    Most of our group selected this lunch option.
    Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#4559
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tuk tuk
    Tuk tuk
    Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1815
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bicycle Delivery
    Bicycle Delivery
    Plastic protecting the load from rain.
    Kaleta Hotel, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1816
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mountain
    Mountain
    Driving Photo on our way to a nature reserve.
    Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1819
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Roadside Sales
    Roadside Sales
    Driving Photo
    Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1822
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rice
    Rice
    Driving Photo
    Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1823
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kevin
    Kevin
    Entrance to the reserve.
    Nahampoana Reserve, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1825
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Kestrel
    Madagascar Kestrel
    Falco newtoni - in rain.
    Nahampoana Reserve, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#9829
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifaka
    Verreaux's Sifaka
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi
    Nahampoana Reserve, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#9831
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifaka
    Verreaux's Sifaka
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi
    Nahampoana Reserve, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1826
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifaka
    Verreaux's Sifaka
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi - female and juvenile.
    2023-11-02#9850
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifaka
    Verreaux's Sifaka
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi - the female sheltering the juvenile from rain.
    Nahampoana Reserve, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#9860
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Collared Brown Lemur
    Collared Brown Lemur
    Eulemur fulvus collaris - a local subspecies of Brown Lemur.
    Nahampoana Reserve, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1842
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ring-tailed Lemur
    Ring-tailed Lemur
    Lemur catta - juvenile sheltering under the female.
    Nahampoana Reserve, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#9870
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Collared Brown Lemur
    Collared Brown Lemur
    Eulemur fulvus collaris
    Nahampoana Reserve, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#9879
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ruined House
    Ruined House
    Nahampoana Reserve, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1847
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu
    Zebu
    Bos taurus indicus
    Nahampoana Reserve, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1850
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu
    Zebu
    Bos taurus indicus
    Nahampoana Reserve, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1851
    Larry L. Jackson
  • House
    House
    A very basic type of house.
    Nahampoana Reserve, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#1854
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Collared Brown Lemur
    Collared Brown Lemur
    Eulemur fulvus collaris - juvenile tucked in.
    Nahampoana Reserve, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 2, 2023
    2023-11-02#9896
    Larry L. Jackson