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Lavabe,Lavabe wrote:June 1: I have arrived in the capital city, Antananarivo (as everyone calls it, Tana).
This involved a 220 flight from Cincy to Dulles, a crammed United Airline flight from Dulles to Paris, I had to wait in Charles DeGaulle airport 10 hours for the Air Madagascar flight, survive an unattended baggage scare, and just arrived after the CDG-TANA red-eye. Oh, and who was on the flight five rows up from me ... his excellency, the President of the transition (the politician who took over Madagascar this year).
All in all, 35 hours of transit time. I feel a little zapped, but I have enough strength to meet a few important people today. Would LOVE to get a nice 15 hour sleep to make up for the deprivation over the weekend. Things are calm and safe in this city.
Will try to get some photos of Tana in the next few days, if possible. My number one goal is to leave this city ASAP.
Again, if you have any questions, POST AWAY!!
Cheers,
Lavabe
P.S. Say, is this the first CTN post from the southern hemisphere?
I second that and wish you the best vibes and prayers towards your success on your trip! I can't wait to read and see your reports!DukePA wrote:So glad to hear that you arrived safely. Enjoy!
Lavabe wrote:Okay folks... I just met the other "Lavabe" lemur researcher who works in northern Madagascar. SERIOUSLY!! 6'7"... 2 meters tall... he also got a Duke bachelor's degree. :o
Really nice to see another generation of researchers coming up through the ranks.
These are the sorts of things that happen politically in Tana. I may also wind up talking with someone I haven't seen in some 20+ years.
Really cool day... now all I need are my pemits. We shall see.
Cheers,
Lavabe #1
:lol: that would be Dukestheheat aka PaulLavabe wrote:Dudes!
I'm gonna have to start talking like a surfer, as you check out the latest approach to primatology that I MUST try out:
http://www.babaomby.com/en/index.php
Yes, they have lemurs in the forests there, and I was planning on surveying that region.
Oh WOW!!
Hang five, then study some lemurs!
Cowabunga, dude!!
WHat's the name of the kiteboarder on the place yonder? Must get his opinion.
Run away as quickly as you can in a wide zig-zag pattern. Crocs and alligators can't handle that kind of movement very well. In a straight line, they're shockingly fast.Lavabe wrote:
I'm pretty good at that, but any ideas what I need to do if I really do meet a crocodile?
Lavabe wrote:Thanks DukePA... I sent him a PM over yonder.
Miles: Glad to see you're settling down. I expect a full report in the appropriate thread about meeting BD.
Looks like I am going to have to survey a little in mangrove swamps. YCCH! Here's the worst part... I haven't figured out if there are Nilotic crocodiles there in these swamps. No one's been in these swamps, but crocodiles DO exist in similar habitats in the region.
I know, STAY AWAY FROM THE CROCODILE!
I'm pretty good at that, but any ideas what I need to do if I really DO meet a crocodile?
ETA: NOTE: After posting this, I suddenly realized that the readers don't know that I normally carry a machete, and I'm usually with at least two other people. I also realize that there could be some fun answers to this question...
PAGING SUE!!
It's mangrove swamp. You don't run in that stuff.wilson wrote:Run away as quickly as you can in a wide zig-zag pattern. Crocs and alligators can't handle that kind of movement very well. In a straight line, they're shockingly fast.Lavabe wrote:
I'm pretty good at that, but any ideas what I need to do if I really do meet a crocodile?
How do they react to lasers?Lavabe wrote:It's mangrove swamp. You don't run in that stuff.wilson wrote:Run away as quickly as you can in a wide zig-zag pattern. Crocs and alligators can't handle that kind of movement very well. In a straight line, they're shockingly fast.Lavabe wrote:
I'm pretty good at that, but any ideas what I need to do if I really do meet a crocodile?
Well I caught that part, but it beats the alternative (at least before you decide to inform everyone that you have a machete).Lavabe wrote:
It's mangrove swamp. You don't run in that stuff.
Well, the general rule in Scuba is, you don't need to outswim the shark, just your dive buddy.Lavabe wrote: I'm pretty good at that, but any ideas what I need to do if I really DO meet a crocodile?
ETA: NOTE: After posting this, I suddenly realized that the readers don't know that I normally carry a machete, and I'm usually with at least two other people. I also realize that there could be some fun answers to this question...
(just kidding, of course. Unless there really is a croc chasing you. then all bets are off.)Way to go, Sis!!Sue71 wrote:How do they react to lasers?
I recall James ran across their backs to get to the mainland, but I think he did something first to distract them and I'm drawing a blank.Lavabe wrote:Tilly: what was the secret to dealing with gators in "Live and Let Die?"
Throw them an ale? Or pilsner?Lavabe wrote:Way to go, Sis!!Sue71 wrote:How do they react to lasers?
I'm waiting for a devildeac response. I think I know what he'll suggest.
Wilson: I know, but machetes are great for clearing brush. They are terribly slow to use against a fast reptile. Pirate swords would be even slower to use.
Tilly: what was the secret to dealing with gators in "Live and Let Die?"