Exploring the Renialia Reserve (Spiny Forest)Arrival at the ReserveWe are up at 4:30am for our last full day in Ifaty. Today we have booked a birding tour starting at 5:00am.It is Saturday morning (Halloween). From the window in the bathroom I can hear popular music pumping and the voices of people still partying in the village. People are the same all over the world. In my twenties, that might …
Chilling at Ifaty BeachIfaty BeachIfaty is a laid back beach/fishing town on the coast in southwest Madagascar. Our hotel resort is directly on the beach. It is delightful with spacious rooms, a pretty pool area and wonderful outdoor reception and restaurant. We are booked for five nights here. Day OneWe are doing absolutely nothing today. We walk on the beach, lay by the pool, catch up on the blog and …
Isalo to IfatyLeaving Jardin du RoiI wake at 4am when I realize that I forgot to order boxed lunches for today’s long drive. Zack explained that there are places along the route that he can get food but none he would trust for a tourist’s tummy. Now I can’t get back to sleep.At 6am I am at the reception desk and am relieved that I can still order sandwiches …
Isalo National Park Visit to Isalo National ParkIt’s early morning when we leave the Jardin du Roi Hotel for the 20 minute drive to Isalo National Park. We pick up our guide, Dada in the village. I have my walking sticks, binoculars and lots of water. It’s 8 am and already hot.Isalo National Park is considered Madagascar’s Grand Canyon. This park was established in 1962 and …
