Beach - taking me a moment to figure out photos working for my bed

A few years ago I was on a quest to travel the world- well at least 50 countries, but a new “king” arrive, without notice. He demanded to be crowned, Corona, and then set up a no travel rule. No one dared disobey him. My travels were furloughed for a few years and I went... Continue Reading →

I lost a few nights sleep,tossing and turning, with the question of whether to stay or to go, looming in the back of my mind. In the end, the Peace Corps doctor and I  decide the best decision was to end my Peace Corps service a little early.   The ongoing stomach problems were a... Continue Reading →

There has been a lot of climate change here in Madagascar the last few months. The political climate is heating up. The president, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, I cannot figure out if that is actually a name or a story, will not set a date for elections. Furthermore, he is trying to pass legislation so he can... Continue Reading →

All of the sudden one of the young teens sitting in my house playing Kings in the Corner, looks outside and realizes it is dark. They are supposed to be home by dark, but our card playing was so much fun we all forgot about the time.   I learned this card game 10 years... Continue Reading →

I am all tucked into the bottom bunk of the “Underground”, a youth hostel I stay at when I am in the capital. I am deep into a thriller, page turner,novel on my Kindle. I look up and there is a man about my age, standing next to my bed and he says “ I... Continue Reading →

There is an odd smell in my village lately. As I take my evening stroll about town, I note that people are pouring a thick, brown, paste on the dirt ground outside their homes and smearing it with a broom. I stop to observe and ask “Inona Ity?” (what is that?) “Tay Omby” they say,... Continue Reading →