Rain and the bridge

63.5km en 8H16′ We have been on the road for 15 days and there has been no rain during running time. One night there was a storm but the sun was shining the next morning, however, this morning the sky is overcast. The scenery is all flat due to the grayness. And to...

Back to school

61.3km – 8H01 Mada (Madagascar) – in a few figures: Estimated population in 2014: 23 millions 210 000 hbts Population breakdown by age group: – under 14 years = 40,7% 15 -24 years = 20,6% 25 – 54 years = 31,3% 55 – 64years = 3,2% 65 years and above = 3,1% Life...

Spectacular!

60 km – 8H00 This is a typical day on the road 5H20: Wakeup call Hassina and Danz are already at work folding up camp so they can leave about the same time as Serge. 5H45: it’s time to get up and get dressed. There is hot water for breakfast, for Serge fruit juice,...

A different country?

60.7 km en 8H28′ We are still in Madagascar but the scenery is completely different. Highway #4 is a narrow asphalt ribbon which winds over peaks and around hills. There are no villages along the road but you reach them by taking small paths. There is a succession of...