Cyclone forced this "Butre" or large boat up on shore. Instead of as we would calling insurance or otherwise, the entire village came out and pushed and pushed, several swam to the anchor and moved it out...certainly looked as an uphill battle. The wind and the waves were breaking over the boat. Lucky no one gor hurt...then a great cheer as the boat began to break free of its sand foothold and gradually moved back out to deeper waters. Truly an impressive site of the village working as one against a threat to their livelihood. Not something you would typically see at home.
The cyclone forced us out of our reed huts for one night as we weren't sure they could handle the storm. They did tho... no issues. We were out of the water 6 days. Morombe, a village 40 miles up the coast, was pretty well levelled. I have a short video of this that I will put on when I get home. Takes way to long to upload from here.
Yesterday was supposed to be the official day the "new" president and his administration took office. "old president would not allow. New president claims he has 80% of the military with him. Gets exciting to travel these days. Planning on only spending as much time in Antananarivo as necessary. Home in 6 days. Cheers!
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