loving the heat

I am in Maevatanana, where it is hot and bright. I knew somewhere in Mcar had to be hot. I have been freezing for the past few months on the plateau where the elevation is much higher and there is no insulation, much less indoor heating. Your toes freeze up and then they refuse to thaw and everyone conversation starts with "Cold out here, huh?"

It amazes me how much Mcar can look like ID. I left a desert, rural area, travelled half way around the world to land in a desert, rural area. The plateau is a dead ringer for Northern ID. Who knew? I tell all of my Malagasy friends, "You would love Idaho, it is just like here."

I am paying by the minute right now so I have to stop here. I miss and love everyone.

Lindsay

Finally here!

I am now officially in Madagascar. I'm at the MEVA, a temporary house for volunteers, for a day and a night and I've snuck into the office to use the computer. Training kicked off right away. There were originally 24 of us, 6 of them boys. One of the men has already left, leaving the women extremely frustrated. Everyone is great though. I genuinely like everyone here, even if they annoy me once in a while. I have to keep this short. I miss everyone. I miss Boise. I hope everyone is well. Take care and I'll post as soon as I have the opportunity.