concluding my pictures of Madagascar

two sombre-faced children

the very cute mouse lemur

mouse lemur by torchlight

early morning in Ranomafana

early morning in Ranomafana

Madagascar continued

meat changing hands

three little maids

sound asleep amid the clatter and clamour

small stores in Ranomafana

There were infinite opportunities for unusual pictures in Madagascar

elegant coiffure

child with a load of brooms

houses on stilts

houses in Manakara

note the jackfruit on the tree

fascinating Madagascar

examining offal

a  heavy load

scene in a busy street

a proud grandmother

children selling small bundles of wood evoked pathos

small trackside stall

continuing Madagascar

the markets were always very colourful

shredded carrot for sale

... and huge mounds of garlic

I encountered many smiling faces

more pictures from Madagascar

shop along the route

small inns were all called Hotely

the  biggest smile I ever saw

making biscuits

hopeful dog!