Madagascar

Malagasy girl from whom we bought a fresh pineapple along the road.

Fragrances of the many species of wild flowers provided a natural aromatherapy.

Wild ginger - ginger flavours with fresh zebu steak - mmm.

Flore - our naturalist and guide during our hike thgrough the tropical rainforest of Antisabe National Park.

A small waterfall and natural pool where we took a swim during our hike.

Near the edge of the granite massive while hiking in Isalo National Park.

Mother and her baby at a local market.

School girls savouring homemade mango popsicles on their way.

Clothes drying on the roof - a few bananas for sale.

Boys hanging out in front of a typical food stall.

Threatening skies above our small bungalow soon turned to lightening and a torrential downpour.

We bought fresh muffins and bananas from these industrious young girls in the early morning.

The beautiful baobab tree - its branches emmulating its roots.

Photovoltaic panels in the foreground absorbing the last moment of solar radiation at sunset.