2016 Madagascar Chronicles with Lavabe

[Lavabe]

I'm over here again after a six-year hiatus. Here is what I will be doing:
1) Trying to record behavioral observations of a threatened population of crowned lemurs and Sanford's lemurs.
2) Perhaps taking in a few pineapple Fantas.
3) Perhaps commenting about life from afar.
4) Steadily declining in NASCAR fantasy league.
5) Missing pop-tarts.

Hey... and even commenting about Madagascar Three Horses Beer!
Cheers,
Lavabe

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Can't believe it's been six years since you were there. I look forward to reading about your newest adventure!

[lawgrad91]

I can't believe it's been six years, either! Looking forward to your updates!

[CathyCA]

I've been enjoying the pics on FB.

I'm sure your friends over there are happy to see you!

[IowaDevil]

I too enjoy your pix on FB! Look forward to hearing/seeing more pix! Enjoy your time!

[Very Duke Blue]

Like all the others, I a also looking forward to your post. I really enjoyed them last time. Stay safe. Enjoy.

[Lavabe]

8kg in 7 days of surveying... that's 17.6 lbs.
Umm, that's no joke. That's just how physical this work has been. It always happens when I survey (go into forests and count lemurs), as we are often going to remote areas that require that we buy and eat local. And the physical work is long distance hiking. Go climb a mountain/hill trail, then descend and walk long distances in open, hot plains.

[windsor]

8kg in 7 days of surveying... that's 17.6 lbs.
Umm, that's no joke. That's just how physical this work has been. It always happens when I survey (go into forests and count lemurs), as we are often going to remote areas that require that we buy and eat local. And the physical work is long distance hiking. Go climb a mountain/hill trail, then descend and walk long distances in open, hot plains.

I see your own TV show and weight loss plan. You could make millions. Eco tourism for pudge balls.

[DukieInKansas]

8kg in 7 days of surveying... that's 17.6 lbs.
Umm, that's no joke. That's just how physical this work has been. It always happens when I survey (go into forests and count lemurs), as we are often going to remote areas that require that we buy and eat local. And the physical work is long distance hiking. Go climb a mountain/hill trail, then descend and walk long distances in open, hot plains.

I see your own TV show and weight loss plan. You could make millions. Eco tourism for pudge balls.

As I recall, there were a few of us that requested this the last time he went. Weight loss and an opportunity to visit another country and truly see their culture - sounds good to me.

[ArkieDukie]

8kg in 7 days of surveying... that's 17.6 lbs.
Umm, that's no joke. That's just how physical this work has been. It always happens when I survey (go into forests and count lemurs), as we are often going to remote areas that require that we buy and eat local. And the physical work is long distance hiking. Go climb a mountain/hill trail, then descend and walk long distances in open, hot plains.

I see your own TV show and weight loss plan. You could make millions. Eco tourism for pudge balls.

As I recall, there were a few of us that requested this the last time he went. Weight loss and an opportunity to visit another country and truly see their culture - sounds good to me.

Yep. This.

[CathyCA]

8kg in 7 days of surveying... that's 17.6 lbs.
Umm, that's no joke. That's just how physical this work has been. It always happens when I survey (go into forests and count lemurs), as we are often going to remote areas that require that we buy and eat local. And the physical work is long distance hiking. Go climb a mountain/hill trail, then descend and walk long distances in open, hot plains.

I see your own TV show and weight loss plan. You could make millions. Eco tourism for pudge balls.

As I recall, there were a few of us that requested this the last time he went. Weight loss and an opportunity to visit another country and truly see their culture - sounds good to me.

Yessssssss! I want to go on a trip like this.

[lawgrad91]

This sounds like a great CTN Biggest Loser trip! Great scenery, local food, all for a good cause.

[Lavabe]

Unfortunately, I am not in the woods right now, as I had to get a wound under one of my toenails cleaned up. Good news is that it is not a fungus, and I should be okay to hike in 2-3 days.

[Lavabe]

Back from the woods for the first time in a couple of weeks. Boat ride today was an adventure... not looking forward to the next one. Imagine being in open seas crammed into a wooden boat the size of a motor boat, with just some stinkin' evenruud motor puttering away going against 40 mph trade winds. Adventures in rides that will never appear in Disney... but hey, all is okay. Health is fine.